Question

what was the doctrine of lapse​

Answer 1

Answer:

DOCTORINE OF LAPSE IS THE RULE LAUNCHED BY LORD DALHOUSIE

ACCORDING TO WHICH A KING WHO DIES WITHOUT LEAVING A LEGAL HEIR THAT KINGDOM OR STATE WILL COME UNDER THE BRITISHERS

Answer 2

Answer:

The Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by Lord Dalhousie. According to this doctrine, if any Indian ruler dies without leaving a male heir, his kingdom would automatically pass over to the British. Satara, Sambhalpur, Udaipur, Nagpur and Jhansi were some states which were annexed by the Company under this doctrine.