Question

What is the main purpose of doctrine of lapse

Answer 1

The doctrine of lapse was an annexation policy purportedly devised by(actually The doctrine of lapse was a policy of the British East India Company under which if the ruler of a princely state or territory under the paramountcy of the Company died without a natural heir, the state/territory would automatically be ...

Answer 2

lt was a economic doctrine based on the ideology of capturing the kingdoms which lack a natural heir.Doctrine of lapse was introduced by Lord Cornwallis. They captured Satara,Jhansi and Udaipur.