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What was the ‘doctrine of lapse’?​

Answer 1

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Doctrine of lapse was the pro-imperialist approach to expand the realm of British Kingdom in India. It was introduced by Dalhousie. The Doctrine equipped with an idea to annex those states which have no heir, get lapsed the right of ruling and it will not reverted by adoption.

Answer 2

'Doctrine of Lapse' was the policy devised by the Governor General of the East India company in India. 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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