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Name the viceroy who introduced Doctrine of Lapse.
Name the viceroy who introduced Doctrine of Lapse.
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The correct option is D Lord Dalhousie
Lord Dalhousie, the Governor-General of India introduced Doctrine of Laps. He annexed many Indian States to the Company using the Doctrine of Lapse. According to this Doctrine, heirs adopted without the consent of the Company, could inherit only the private property of the deceased ruler, and not his territory, which would come under the company's rule.
Lord Dalhousie, the Governor-General of India introduced Doctrine of Laps. He annexed many Indian States to the Company using the Doctrine of Lapse. According to this Doctrine, heirs adopted without the consent of the Company, could inherit only the private property of the deceased ruler, and not his territory, which would come under the company's rule.
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