doctrine of lapse
policy of the British East India Company, in force until 1858, that British India will annex any Indian princely state under British suzerainty if its ruler was “incompetent” (according to British judgment) or died without a male heir
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doctrine of lapse
Summary
doctrine of lapse is a policy[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]
Key Facts
- doctrine of lapse's instance of is recorded as policy[3].
- doctrine of lapse began on 1847[4].
- doctrine of lapse ended on 1858[5].
- doctrine of lapse's uses is recorded as annexation[6].
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Designation and Status
doctrine of lapse's instance of is recorded as policy[3].
Why It Matters
doctrine of lapse has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]