Question

The Doctrine of Lapse.

(b) The Claim to Paramountcy.​

Answer 1

Doctrine of Lapse- It was a policy of the British East India Company under which if the ruler of a princely state or territory under the paramountcy of the Company died without a natural heir, the state/territory would automatically be annexed to the British empire.


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Answer 2

Answer:

doctrine of lapse means annexation of land introduced by Lord Dalhousie. it stated that territory under no direct male succssor will be annexed.