Question

what is doctrine of lapse​

Answer 1

Answer:

a law made by British that if a ruler has died and do not have a real heir (not adopted)than the kingdom will automatically come under British rule

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Answer 2

Answer:

Lord Dalhousie adopted doctrine of lapse policy where by the adopted children of Indian kings were refused of their right to throne

Explanation:

according to this policy "if any Indian ruler dies without children their adopted children had no legal right over the throne" and such gets merged with the British empire