Who among the following devised a policy that came to be known as the Doctrine Lapse?

Lord Dalhousie

The correct answer is Option 1 - Lord Dalhousie

Lord Dalhousie devised the Doctrine of Lapse.

The Doctrine of Lapse was a policy used by the British East India Company to annex Indian princely states. The policy stated that if a ruler died without a natural heir, his kingdom would lapse to the British East India Company.

The Doctrine of Lapse was controversial because it was seen as an attempt by the British to expand their control over India. It was also seen as an attack on the sovereignty of Indian princely states.

The Doctrine of Lapse was used to annex a number of Indian princely states, including Satara, Jhansi, and Udaipur. These annexations led to resentment among the Indian people and contributed to the outbreak of the Indian Rebellion of 1857.