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This policy of the British became one of the prime causes of Sepoy Mutiny in 1857. It was a formula devised to deal with questions of succession to Hindu Indian states. Which policy is being talked about here?
This policy of the British became one of the prime causes of Sepoy Mutiny in 1857. It was a formula devised to deal with questions of succession to Hindu Indian states. Which policy is being talked about here?
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The correct option is C Doctrine of Lapse
The Doctrine of Lapse was a political weapon used by Lord Dalhousie to expand the British Empire. It was customary for rulers of princely states without a natural heir to ask the British government whether he could adopt a son to succeed him. Dalhousie concluded that if permission to adopt was refused, the state would “lapse” and thereby become a British possession. After the implementation of this policy, the princely families who were sympathetic to these kings rebelled against the Company. This became one of the trigger points for the Sepoy Mutiny in 1857.
The Doctrine of Lapse was a political weapon used by Lord Dalhousie to expand the British Empire. It was customary for rulers of princely states without a natural heir to ask the British government whether he could adopt a son to succeed him. Dalhousie concluded that if permission to adopt was refused, the state would “lapse” and thereby become a British possession. After the implementation of this policy, the princely families who were sympathetic to these kings rebelled against the Company. This became one of the trigger points for the Sepoy Mutiny in 1857.
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