Multiple choice

Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by which Governor General Of India?

  1. Lord Hardinge

  2. Lord William Bentick

  3. Lord Dalhousie

  4. Lord Auckland
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by Lord Dalhousie (1848-1856). It allowed the British to annex any princely state where the ruler died without a natural male heir.

Keep practicing — related questions