From Trade to Territory / The Company Establish Power — Social Science STD 8 — Question
Rajasthan BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8Social ScienceFrom Trade to Territory / The Company Establish Power2 Marks
Question
Describe the Doctrine of Lapse.
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Answer
Lord Dalhousie devised a policy known as Doctrine of Lapse. The doctrine declared that if an Indian ruler died without a male heir his kingdom would be 'lapsed', that is, it became part of Company territory.
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