what was doctrine of lapse and how did it affect the rulers of India
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According to the Doctrine of Lapse designed by Lord Dalhousie, if an Indian ruler died without a male successor, the kingdom would end and hence would come under the control of the Company.
Many kingdoms were occupied by the Company by implementing this doctrine.
Sambalpur, Satara, Nagpur, Udaipur and Jhansi were annexed.
At last, Awadh was also annexed by the British which made people furious and led to the Great Revolt of 1857.
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1. Policy to expand British territory in India on basis of pro-imperialistic approach.
2. State must be handed over to British, if they have no heir or ruler.
3. Adoptions of child were not accepted for heir.
4. Policy was not in support to give title and pension to adopted child of rulers.
5. Adopted heir would inherit only the personal property of the ruler
6. Ended the title and pension.