Question

What is docterine of lapse?

Answer 1

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doctrine of lapse was introduced by Lord Dalhousie


doctrine of lapse was the chief instrument used by Lord Dalhousie implemented through his policy of annexation

some States which include in the policy of his annexation are Jhansi Sambalpur Udaipur

Lord Dalhousie introduced his doctrine of lapse in the year 1858 as the became the governor general in India he was determined to extend direct British rule over as a large and area as possible when the ruler of a protected state died with natural hair his state was not pass on to an adopted hair as sanctioned by the age old tradition of the country

Answer 2

The Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by Lord Dalhousie. According to this doctrine, if any Indian ruler dies without leaving a male heir, his kingdom would automatically pass over to the British. Satara, Sambhalpur, Udaipur, Nagpur and Jhansi were some states which were annexed by the Company under this doctrine.