Question

What was the doctrine of lapse and how did it affect jhansi?

Answer 1

Doctrine of Lapse was a policy introduced by Lord Dalhousie, the Governor General of India in the year 1848. It was an annexation policy.

Under this policy, if any King or Ruler of a princely state died without a real heir then his territory lapsed or reverted to that of the sovereign.

Doctrine of Lapse led to annexation of many provinces like Satara, Jaipur, Jhansi, Nagpur, Udaipur, Sambhalpur and Bahat.

Jhansi was ruled by Marathe Newalkar dynasty from 1804 till 1853. Due to British policy of Doctrine of Lapse, the province of Jhansi fell into hands of British Government.

Effects on Jhansi :

● Jhansi court was dissolved and many people who earned their income from the court were left without any source of income.

● Salt became a taxation item and manufacture of salt was banned.

● Justice became expensive as stamp duty was required on all petetions lodged.

● Widows were allowed to re-marry.

● Converts were allowed to inherit.

Answer 2

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The doctrine of lapse was a policy introduced by Louis dalhousie.

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