Question

Explain the Doctrine of lapse and GSE act in first war of Independence​

Answer 1

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The main political cause for the great revolt of 1857 was the policy of Doctrine of Lapse. It was an annexation policy purportedly devised by Lord Dalhousie as per which any princely state or territory under the British East India Company would automatically be annexed if the ruler died without a male heir.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

In doctrine of lapse,if the ruler of a dynasty died without leaving a male heir,the throne would directly pass on to the British.