Question

Write shorts on the following topics :
1 Doctrine of Lapse
2 Battle of Plassey ​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. The Doctrine of lapse :Lapse was a policy introduced by Lord Dalhousie who was the Governor General of India between 1848 and 1856.  Under the policy, if a Indian king died without leaving a son as direct heir, then that kingdom would be annexed by the East India Company. Earlier, such kings who did not have sons were allowed to adopt a successor. The Doctrine of Lapse abolished this policy in order to annex such kingdoms.  

2. Battle of Plassey was fought in 1757 and Sirajuddaulah and his army was against The britishers, the britishers promised to make Mir Jafar the nawab of Bengal after defeating Sirajudaullah. So, During the battle Mir jafar and Britishers became one power and Sirajudaullah 's army was weak, hence defeating sirajudaullah Mir jafar was made the nawb of Bengal by the Britishers.