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Who introduced the Doctrine of Lapse?
Who introduced the Doctrine of Lapse?
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The correct option is D Lord Dalhousie
Lord Dalhousie who was the Governor-general of India from 1848-1856 devised a policy that came to be known as "Doctrine of Lapse". This policy declared that if an Indian ruler died without a male heir, his kingdom would be lapsed and would become part of Company territory. By applying this policy, the first state to fall was Satara.
Lord Dalhousie who was the Governor-general of India from 1848-1856 devised a policy that came to be known as "Doctrine of Lapse". This policy declared that if an Indian ruler died without a male heir, his kingdom would be lapsed and would become part of Company territory. By applying this policy, the first state to fall was Satara.
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