History & Civics
Explain the term: Doctrine of Lapse. Name the two States annexed by the British using the Doctrine of Lapse.
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According to Doctrine of Lapse, if an Indian ruler died without a male heir his kingdom would come under the Company's territory in India.
The two States annexed by the British using the Doctrine of Lapse are Jhansi and Nagpur.
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