Question

what is a doctrine of lapse​

Answer 1

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Doctrine of lapse was a policy introduced by English East India company.under this doctrine if the ruler of the state dies without any real child then his property was not to be passed to the adopted child instead it was to be captured by the British.

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Answer 2

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The doctrine of lapse was an annexation policy applied by the British East India company in India until 1859