Question

The Revolt of 1857 was conscious beginning of the independence struggle against the British. With reference to this, answer the following question:

What was the Doctrine of Lapse? Who introduced it?

Answer 1

The Doctrine of Lapse was a policy by which the British occupied any Indian state whose ruler died without a natural heir and refused to recognise the selected heirs. It was introduced by Lord Dalhousie, the Governor-General of India.