Question

What was yhe Doctorine of Lapse?
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Answer 1

According to doctrine of lapse, the adopted son could not be next successor of state.

Answer 2

Answer:

The Doctrine of Lapse

- Brought by : Lord Dalhousie

- Statement : Any king or queen which dies without an heir, then his/her kingdom will be annexed to the British Empire and the adopted son of the king or queen will not be allowed to take over the throne.

Let's know about this doctrine in simple words.

The doctrine of lapse was introduced in India by Lord Dalhousie and it was a step by British to annex and get the control of more and more states in India. According to this doctrine, if any kingdom dies without a heir or an adopted son(or daughter), then he/she would not be allowed to take over the throne after the death of the king or queen. Subsequently, such kingdoms would be a part of British Empire in India at that time.