Question

explain the doctrine of lapse​

Answer 1

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Doctrine of lapse was the policy of Dalhousie, the then Governor General, to annexed the independent Indian States in 1848 A.D. This doctrine was based on the idea that in case a ruler of dependent state died childless, the right of ruling over the State reverted or 'lapsed' to the sovereign

Answer 2

Answer:

Doctrine of lapse:-

1)-Doctrine of lapse was the pro-imperialist approach to expand the realm of British Kingdom in India.

2)-It was an annexation policy purportedly devised by Lord Dalhousie.

3)-It was the policy where the ruler did not have a legal male heir would be annexed by the company.

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