Question

What was the doctrine lapse and how did it affect the rulers of India?........please give the answer as fast as possible....​

Answer 1

Answer:

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.

Explanation:

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

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Answer 2

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Answer. 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

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