The Doctrine of Lapse was enforced by the British East India Company in mid-19th century India, mainly under Lord Dalhousie (1848–1856). It allowed annexation of princely states without a natural male heir, disregarding Indian succession customs, and became a key factor behind the 1857 rebellion. BulletsIn Policy used by British East India Company to annex
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The Doctrine of Lapse was enforced by the British East India Company in mid-19th century India, mainly under Lord Dalhousie (1848–1856). It allowed annexation of princely states without a natural male heir, disregarding Indian succession customs, and became a key factor behind the 1857 rebellion. BulletsIn Policy used by British East India Company to annex
