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British Expansion & Resistance (1757-1857)East India Company Rule
Who introduced the Doctrine of Lapse in British India?
- A.Lord Cornwallis
- B.Lord Wellesley
- C.Lord DalhousieCorrect answer
- D.Lord William Bentinck
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Practice these MCQs in the appQuick fact: The Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by Lord Dalhousie, who served as Governor-General of India from 1848 to 1856.