History · Modern Indian History
The 'Doctrine of Lapse' introduced by Lord Dalhousie was a policy aimed at:
- 1Annexing territories to extend the boundaries of the British East India Company✓
- 2Regulating the rights of zamindars and landlords
- 3Extending the military recruitment base of the British
- 4Controlling the rebellions in the Princely States
Correct answer
Annexing territories to extend the boundaries of the British East India Company
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