Question

Which states were annexed through the doctrine af
lapse?​

Answer 1

Answer: Satara, Jhansi, Nagpur etc.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Doctrine of Lapse was an annexation policy introduced to annex the Indian states.

• Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by Lord Dalhousie.

• This policy was introduced in the year 1853.

• According to this policy, the kingdom without any natural heir will be annexed.

• In simple words, the king who doesn't has any own heir then he should give up his kingdom.

• This policy did not allow the adopted babies to become the rulers.

• Such case was seen in the kingdom of Jhansi.

• Doctrine of Lapse was one of the major causes for revolt of 1857.

• Other states which were annexed through this policy were Jaipur, Arcot, Udaipur etc...