Who among the following devised the policy ‘Doctrine of Lapse’?

Lord Dalhousie

The correct answer is Option 1- Lord Dalhousie

Lord Dalhousie devised the policy of the Doctrine of Lapse.

The Doctrine of Lapse was a policy of annexation followed by the British East India Company in India in the 19th century. Under this policy, if a Hindu ruler died without a natural heir, his kingdom would be annexed by the British. The policy was justified by the British on the grounds that they were providing good government and that the annexed kingdoms would be better off under British rule.

The Doctrine of Lapse was a controversial policy, and it is believed to have been one of the factors that led to the Indian Rebellion of 1857.