Question

How far was the doctrine of lapse responsible for the revolt of 1857?

Answer 1

Doctrine of lapse created fear and resentment among Indian rulers. They were not allowed to adopt heir to the throne. This policy ensured that those kingdoms, where the king did not have natural heirs, would be taken over by the British after the demise of the king. It is believed that had the British not snapped 'compensation' that the king where paid earlier in return of a share in government, they may not have joined the revolt.

The British signed many trities with the Kings and Nawabs but violated them, as per their convenience. Indians lost all trust in the British. Awad has been an ally of the East India company for nearly a century.But it was annexed on the plea that the government was not functioning properly. This shocked the Nawab and the other rulers.

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Answer 2

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Lord Dalhousie followed a policy of annexations through his Doctrine of

Lapse. According to it, if an Indian king died, had no sons to succeed, his state

was annexed and made a part of the British empire. The right of an adopted son

was denied in succeeding the throne. The throne of many rulers were occupied

in this way. This enraged man Indian rulers which later became a major political

cause.

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