Question

what do you understand by doctrine of lapse

Answer 1

The 'doctrine of lapse' was an annexation policy applied by the British East India Company in India before 1858. ... The policy is most commonly associated with Lord Dalhousie, who was the Governor General of the East India Company in India between 1848 and 1856.

Answer 2

“The doctrine of lapse was an anmexation policy purportedly devised by Lord Dalhousie, who was the governer general for the East India company in India b/w 1848 and 1856. The doctrine and it's application were widely regarded by many Indians as illegitimate”.