Question

Explain the Doctrine of Lapse.




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Answer 1

The doctrine of lapse was an annexation policy applied by the Lord Dalhousie 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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Answer 2

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The British started to annex more territories of India through various unfair policies. One such policy is caused the Doctrine of Lapse. According to this policy, if the ruler of this state died without a natural heir, the state would be annexed British territory.

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