What were the results of the ‘Doctrine of Lapse? Discuss.

1.	What were the results of the ‘Doctrine of Lapse? Discuss.
Answer» Lord Dalhousie introduced Doctrine of Lapse. The effects of this policy were: 1. Many kingdoms lost their rights due to this policy. 2. Satara, Jaipur, Jhansi, Udaipur and other kingdoms came under the British control. 3. Dalhousie canceled the princely titles of the Nawab of Tanjore and Carnatic kingdoms. 4. The Moghul Sultan, the Nawab of Oudh and other kings were thrown out of their kingly status. 5. Thousands of soldiers dependent on these kings became unemployed.

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Lord Dalhousie introduced Doctrine of Lapse.

The effects of this policy were:

1. Many kingdoms lost their rights due to this policy.

2. Satara, Jaipur, Jhansi, Udaipur and other kingdoms came under the British control.

3. Dalhousie canceled the princely titles of the Nawab of Tanjore and Carnatic kingdoms.

4. The Moghul Sultan, the Nawab of Oudh and other kings were thrown out of their kingly status.

5. Thousands of soldiers dependent on these kings became unemployed.

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