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NDA 2018 GAT · General Knowledge · Modern India and British Rule · medium

The Doctrine of Lapse was applied most extensively by

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The Doctrine of Lapse was applied most extensively by
  1. A. Lord Dalhousie
  2. B. Lord Wellesley
  3. C. Lord Cornwallis
  4. D. Lord William Bentinck
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Answer: (A) Lord Dalhousie

Under Dalhousie (1848-56) states such as Satara, Jhansi and Nagpur were annexed when the ruler died without a natural male heir. Wellesley used the Subsidiary Alliance, Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement, and Bentinck abolished sati.
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