History Mughal Empire

Q. What was the policy of “doctrine of lapse”?

A
States were not allowed to adopt son as an heir
B
States were allowed to adopt son as an heir
C
According to this system, every ruler in India had to accept to pay a subsidy to the British for the maintenance of British army
D
None of these

Correct Answer

States were not allowed to adopt son as an heir

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