Question

How did the doctrine of lapse support the expension of British empire in indai

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.