Who introduced the Doctrine of lapse in India?

see full answer

Talk to JEE/NEET 2025 Toppers - Learn What Actually Works!

Real Strategies. Real People. Real Success Stories - Just 1 call away

An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

Warren Hastings

Lord Dalhousie

Lord Minto

Lord Mayo

answer is B.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Detailed Solution

Lord Dalhousie Introduced the Doctrine of Lapse in India's Governor-General from 1848 to 1856. The doctrine explained that any princely state under the company's vassalage would have its territory annexed if the state's ruler did not produce an heir. Many Indians considered the doctrine and its application to be illegitimate. According to this, no adopted son of the Indian ruler could be declared heir to the kingdom. Only his foster father's personal property and estates would be passed down to the adopted son. The Doctrine of Lapse was one of the underlying causes of the 1857 revolt.

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity

Result Producing online coaching for JEE/NEET of south India

Largest All India Test Series for JEE/NEET

Best Books for IIT JEE

Best Books for NEET

How to Join IIT after 10th