Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi wanted the British to recognise her adopted son as the heir to the kingdom after the death of her husband, but the British refused this based on a policy/Act. What was the name of that policy?

Regulating Act of 1773

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Charter Act of 1833

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Doctrine of Lapse

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Widow Remarriage Act

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The correct option is C Doctrine of Lapse

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