What is Doctrine of Lapse?
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The Doctrine of Lapse was an annexation policy extensively applied by East India Company in India until 1859. The doctrine stated that any princely state under the vassalage of the company will how its territory annexed should the ruler of the said state fail to produce an heir.
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. According to this policy, “If any Indian ruler dies without children, their adopted children had no legal right over the throne.
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