Question

What is doctrine of lapse​

Answer 1

Doctrine of lapse was the pro-imperialist approach to expand the realm of British Kingdom in India. It was introduced by Dalhousie. The Doctrine equipped with an idea to annex those states which have no heir, get lapsed the right of ruling and it will not reverted by adoption.

Answer 2

Doctrine:a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, political party, or other group.

"the doctrine of predestination".

Lapse:a brief or temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgement.

"a lapse of concentration in the second set cost her the match"