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The 'Doctrine of Lapse' was a controversial policy introduced by which Governor-General?
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Lord Bentinck
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- Lord Bentinck
- Lord Dalhousie
- Lord Canning
- Lord Elgin
Explanation & Context
Lord Dalhousie implemented the Doctrine of Lapse, which allowed the British East India Company to annex Indian states if their ruler died without a natural heir.
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