What was the Doctrine of Lapse and how did it affect the rulers of India?
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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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according to doctrine of lapse if the king is not having a son the kingdom was taken away by Britishers
Jhansi sattara Sambalpur etc are kingdom taken by Britishers according to this doctrine
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Doctrine of lapse was that if any king or emperor doesn't have any son, then his kingdom will be the territory of British parliament.
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