Question

what was the doctrine of lapse? explain its impact.
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Answer 1

Answer:

Following is Doctrine of Lapse:

Explanation:

The doctrine of lapse was an annexation policy applied by the British East India Company in India until 1859.

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Answer 2

This was a sharp-edge policy made by the British in order to conquer the kingdoms in India.This policy followed that if the ruler had no child of their own or has adopted one, then the kingdom will fell into the hands of British instead of passing it to the adopted child.

The queen of Jhansi "Rani Laxmi Bai" became the victim of this policy, so it ended up with a war between her and the British.