Question

The main features of doctrine of lapse ?

Answer 1

Answer:

doctrine of lapse was introduced by lord dalhousie

• The main motive of doctrine of lapse was to annex Independent Indian states
• A king without a natural heir cannot rule the state and he must handover his state to British.
• udaipur, sambalpur, jhansi and various indian states were annexed by doctrine of lapse.

Answer 2

Answer:

Lord Dalhousie introduced the Doctrine of Lapse. According to the policy:

1.If an Indian ruler died without a male heir, then his Kingdom would be automatically annexed by the British.

E.g .Jhansi,Nagpur,etc.

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