KnowraDoctrine of LapseLinked fromLinked fromThe 13 pages that link to Doctrine of Lapse, each with the reason it gives.All 13Related 6Compared with 7British RajRelated: Its annexations intensified political grievances before the Raj began.Indian Rebellion of 1857Related: Its use alienated ruling houses whose territories were annexed before the rebellion.British IndiaRelated: Its annexations enlarged Company territory before the 1857 revolt.Company rule in IndiaRelated: Its annexations expanded Company territory and intensified opposition before 1857.Rani of JhansiRelated: The Company invoked this policy to annex Jhansi after Lakshmibai’s husband died.Kingdom of NagpurRelated: Its application provided the stated basis for annexing Nagpur in 1853.