Question

What do you understand by Doctrine of Lapse?​

Answer 1

Answer:

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

Answer:

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

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