Question

write in brief about the doctrine of lapse and which three states were annexed by it?

Answer 1

Dalhousie was the governor general of india. the doctrine of lapse created a sense of alarm among the ruling chiefs. the doctrine of lapse meant that when a ruler of a dependent state died without a natural heir the state passed back to the english company. the prominent states to fall victim were : satara, jhansi and nagpur, the doctrine caused discontentment not only among rulers but also the people at large.they were so angry they became sworn enemies of the british

Answer 2

Lord dalhousie devided a policy of the doctrine of lapse it means if an INDIAN ruler died without a male heir his kingdom would become of company territory................
the 3 states annexed by him are....
angul
arcot
banda