Question

What Is The doctrine of lapse and who start the doctrine of lapse​

Answer 1

The doctrine of lapse was an annexation policy applied by the British East India Company in India until 1858. ... The policy is most commonly associated with Lord Dalhousie, who was the Governor General of the East India Company in India between 1848 and 1856.

Lord dalhousie intoduce doctrine of lapse

Answer 2

Doctrine of Lapse

• The policy of annexation Dalhousie particularly, the Doctrine of Lapse, created fear and resentment among Indian rulers. They were not allowed to adopt heir to the throne.
• This policy assured that those kingdoms where the king did not have natural heirs, would be taken over by the British after the demise of the king.
• It is believed that if the British would have not snapped the compensation that kings were paid earlier in return of a share in Government, the kings would not have joined the revolt!

"Lord Dalhousie started the Doctrine of Lapse Policy."