INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by Lord Dalhousie. According to this doctrine, if any Indian ruler dies without leaving a male heir, his kingdom would automatically pass over to the British.

Detailed explanation-2: -This was introduced by Dalhousie to enable the British East India Company to monopolise their dominion over India State which increase their revenue. This made the British very unpopular and the rulers of the different states as bitter enemies of the British which become one of the reasons of 1857 revolt.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Doctrine of Lapse policy was devised in the year 1847 by the Court of Directors in some of the smaller states but it was used to a greater extent by Lord Dalhousie in order to expand the territorial reach of the company.

Detailed explanation-4: -By the use of the doctrine of lapse, the Company took over the princely states of Satara (1848), Jaitpur, Sambalpur (1849), Baghat (1850), Udaipur (Chhattisgarh State) (1852), Jhansi (1854), Nagpur (1854), Tanjore and Arcot (1855).

Detailed explanation-5: -He was responsible for introducing a variety of modern reforms such as the railways, telegraph and postal networks, and public works in India. The Ganga Canal was completed during his tenure. But, he is most remembered for the Doctrine of Lapse policy which many hold directly responsible for the Indian Revolt of 1857.