Question

what was the doctrine of lapse?​

Answer 1

Answer:

The doctrine of lapse was an annexation policy applied by the British East India Company in India until 1859.

Explanation:

Doctrine of lapse was the policy of Dalhousie, the then Governor General, to annexed the independent Indian States in 1848 A.D. This doctrine was based on the idea that in case a ruler of dependent state died childless, the right of ruling over the State reverted or 'lapsed' to the sovereign.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

if any king died without a natural heir the kingdom fall back to company rule.