The Doctrine of Lapse in British India: Impact and Resistance
Explore the ramifications of the Doctrine of Lapse enforced by Governor General Dalhousie in British India in 1852, leading to the annexation of states like Satara, Nagpur, and Jhansi. Discover the repercussions of this controversial policy and the resistance faced by the Indians, focusing on figures like Lakshmibai, the Rani of Jhansi.
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The Doctrine of Lapse By: Dr.G.Chitra Parvathy, Dept. of History, T.D.M.N.S. College, T.Kallikulam.
The Doctrine of Lapse In 1852 Governor General Dalhousie extended the British control by applying The Doctrine of Lapse. This was an act enforced by the British Government to occupied the states and lands of the Indians.
The Doctrine of Lapse British annexed the land when ruler died even his legal heir (Successors) were present. British annexed their lands gradually. They annexed the following states very soon . They were Satara, Nagpur, Jhansi However British had to face some resistance in by the Indians
Lakshmibai, Rani of Jhansi One of the things that investigating Lakshmibai's story has driven home is the sheer difficulty of knowing what to believe. There are some stories which are obvious nonsense, but others are more difficult to gauge. Take the example of her death. There are two principle and incompatible versions of it. They have two elements in common, that her companion, Mandar, was killed at the same time that Lakshmibai was mortally wounded with Lakshmibai surviving for a while afterwards.Otherwise the stories could be
Rani of Jhansi as Rebel Queen
Governor General Dalhousie He annexed one by one many states of India He extended the British rule in India The Doctrine of Lapse Became unpopular policy It created lot of resentment and restlessness in the Indians
State of Oudh It was another State that was victimized by The Doctrine of Lapse In 1856 when Nawab of Oudh died, British annexed it also by making pretend that he had been ruling over the Oudh against the will of people.
The Doctrine of Lapse This act showed now British was dominant in India It also showed that Mughal were weak and had lost control over many parts of India Mughal had lost many important states After only one year Mughal lost the Delhi ,the capital also.
