Question

The doctrine of lapse was introduced by
A.Lord Wellesley
B.Warren Hastings
C.Lord Canning
D.Lord Dalhousie

Answer 1

Lord Dalhousie

Oudh (1856) is widely believed to have under the Doctrine of Lapse. However it was annexed by Lord Dalhousie under the pretext of mis-governance. Mostly clang that the ruler was not ruling properly, the Company added about four million pounds sterling to its annual revenue by virtue of this doctrine.

Answer 2

the doctrine of lapse was introduced by Lord Wellesley.