Question

explain the policy of doctrine of lapse
and how did it benefit the company?

Answer 1

Dear student, ● Doctrine of Lapse was a policy introduced by Lord Dalhousie. According to this doctrine, if any ruler died without a natural heir, his kingdom would be lapsed into the British Empire after his death. He was not allowed to adopt a male child as his successor. ● Kingdom of Jhansi(1853), including kingdoms of Satara(1848), Sambalpur(1849) and a lot many were annexed by adopting the Doctrine of Lapse.The East India Company also used the method of misgovernment, misrule or misgovernance to annex Indian states. The entire Indian states were directly or indirectly subjugated by the British, both politically and economically. But Rani Lakshami Bai fought very bravely against the Company and led the Revolt of 1857 in Jhansi.