Who among the following Governor-General introduced the policy of Doctrine of Lapse during the British Administration?

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Who among the following Governor-General introduced the policy of ‘Doctrine of Lapse’ during the British Administration?

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The correct answer is option 4 Lord Dalhousie. The policy of ‘Doctrine of Lapse’ was introduced by Lord Dalhousie during the British Administration. This policy stated that if an Indian ruler died without a male heir, his kingdom would be annexed by the British East India Company. Lord Dalhousie believed that this policy was a means to ensure stability and prevent the rise of powerful Indian states. Under this policy, several princely states like Satara, Nagpur, Jhansi, and others were annexed by the British. However, it is important to note that this policy was highly controversial and led to widespread dissatisfaction among the Indian rulers and people. It was one of the factors that fueled the Indian Rebellion of 1857.