Multiple choice

The Doctrine of Lapse policy was introduced by:

  1. Lord Wellesley

  2. Lord Chelmsford

  3. Loed Warren Hastings

  4. Lord Dalhousie

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Explanation

Loed Dalhousie introduced the Doctrine of Lapse policy according to which, if the ruler of a protected state died without a natural heir, his state could not pass to an adopted heir. With the help of this doctrine, the Brith annexed the states of Satara, Nagpur, Jhansi, Kolhapur etc.