Question

what do you mean by doctrine of lapse​

Answer 1

The doctrine of lapse was an annexation policy applied by the British East India Company in India until 1859. ... The latter supplanted the long-established right of an Indian sovereign without an heir to choose a successor. In addition, the British decided whether potential rulers were competent enough.

Answer 2

Doctrine of lapse :

• Doctrine of lapse was an annexation policy started by British under East India Company that says that any kingdom in the absence of its natural heir would ultimately go into the British hands .

• It was put forward by Lord Dalhousie that first was implemented in princely state of Satara in 1848 and was protested by the Indian kings.

• Many kingdoms like Satara , Sambhalpur , Nagpur , Jhansi , Udaipur, etc were annexed under this policy .

• Doctrine of Lapse finally came to an end in 1859 after widespread retaliation.