Question
Which British Governor-General implemented the 'Doctrine of
Lapse' policy in India?Solution
The Doctrine of Lapse was a policy formulated by Lord Dalhousie during his tenure as Governor-General of India from 1848 to 1856. This doctrine established that if a ruler died without a natural-born heir, the territory would automatically come under British administration. Several Indian states including Satara, Nagpur, and Jhansi were annexed by the British Empire through the implementation of this policy.
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