Explain the doctrine of lapse?
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The doctrine of lapse was an annexation policy applied by the British East India Company in India before 1858. ... The policy is most commonly associated with Lord Dalhousie, who was the Governor General of the East India Company in India between 1848 and 1856.
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Doctrine of lapse was the policy of british which was implemented by Lord Dalhousie , the former governer general of India. Any state in India which was not having any male heir, would be handed over to the East India Company. And even adopted male child was not allowed for coronation. Such a policy was implemented to acquire many states including Jhansi.
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