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What was the doctrine of Lapse ?​

Answer 1

Doctrine of lapse was a policy of annexation followed by Lord Dalhousie, according to this policy if the ruler of a dependent state died without a heir, his adopted son would not be allowed to occupy the throne and that state would be annexed to the British empire in India.

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Answer 2

Answer:

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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