Question

What was doctor in lapse and how did it affect the rulers of india ?

Answer 1

doctrine of lapse means that if the ruler doesnot have a male successor than the kingdom will be in the hand of British.In this case ,ruler is not allowed to adopt the child.jhansi was taken in this way

Answer 2

doctorine of lapse was the British policy by Lord dalhousie. 8n it if a ruler died without an natural hier so adopted child has no right to inhier the throne