Who among the following devised the policy of Doctrine of Lapse?

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Answer 1

The Correct answer is Lord Dalhousie.

Key Points

The Doctrine of Lapse was a policy applied by the British East India Company in India.
This policy was devised by Lord Dalhousie, the Governor-General of India from 1848 to 1856.
The Doctrine of Lapse was a policy of annexation applied to Indian princely states.
According to the doctrine, if a ruler of a princely state died without a natural heir, the state would be annexed by the British East India Company.
This policy was used to annex several states, including Satara, Jhansi, and Nagpur.
The doctrine was highly controversial and was one of the factors leading to the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

Additional Information

Robert Clive
- Robert Clive, also known as Clive of India, was a British officer and soldier who established the military and political supremacy of the East India Company in Bengal.
- He is often credited with laying the foundation of the British Empire in India.
Lord Mountbatten
- Lord Louis Mountbatten was the last Viceroy of India and the first Governor-General of independent India.
- He played a crucial role in overseeing the partition of India in 1947.
Lord Curzon
- Lord Curzon was the Viceroy of India from 1899 to 1905.
- He is known for the partition of Bengal in 1905, which led to significant political unrest.