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what is mean by doctrine of lapse?​

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Answered by aryan37114
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  • The doctrine of lapse was an annexation policy applied by the British East India Company in India until 1859. ... The latter supplanted the long-established right of an Indian sovereign without an heir to choose a successor. In addition, the British decided whether potential rulers were competent enough.

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Answered by jaskirat66
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It was started by Lord Dalhousie and in this if heir of King was not a male then his kingdom was annexed jhansi was also annexed by this policy

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