Question

How did the Doctrine of lapse help the British in the annexation of Indian States?






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Answer 1

Answer:

Therefore all the states whose ruler died without a natural heir were annexed by the British. Hence the Doctrine of Lapse was were helpful in expansion of the British Empire and the states were easily annexed due to it. For Example: Jhansi, Nagpur, Surat.... etc. Were annexed by the British using Doctrine Of Lapse.

Answer 2

Answer:

because it stated that if an Indian king is died without any heir after him the British will annex their kingdom