Which Governor General devised the Doctrine of Lapse during British rule in…
2019
Which Governor General devised the Doctrine of Lapse during British rule in India?
Answer: D. Lord Dalhousie — Key fact: The Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by Lord Dalhousie, who served as Governor-General of India from 1848 to 1856. Main rule: If a princely state…
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Charles Metcalfe
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Lord Ellenborough
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Lord Auckland
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Lord Dalhousie
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Correct answer: D
Key fact: The Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by Lord Dalhousie, who served as Governor-General of India from 1848 to 1856. Main rule: If a princely state had no natural (biological) heir, and the British did not accept an adopted heir, the state could be annexed to British India.
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