Question

what do you understand by doctorine of lapse?​

Answer 1

ANSWER...

DOCTRINE OF LAPSE WAS A POLICY ADOPTED BY LORD DALHOUSIE WHICH STARTED THAT IF A RURAL OF A TERITA

Answer 2

Doctrine of lapse was a policy adopted by the British according to which after an Indian ruler died, an adopted son would not ne allowed to inherit the throne but only a natural male heir could become the ruler. If there were no such heirs, the state would lapse or pass on the hands of the British.

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