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What was the Doctrine of Lapse and how did it affect the rulers of India?

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Answered by Anonymous
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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.

Explanation:

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

Answered by ifteakhark
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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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