Question

what is meant by the policy "doctrine of lapse" which was devised by lord dalhousie ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Doctorine of lapse means

If a king have not any son then his Kingdom goes in hands of british

Answer 2

Answer:

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