Q. When did Mandovi accept the Doctrine of Lapse which was introduced by the Directorate of British East India Company in 1834? Answer:
1839
Notes: The doctrine of Lapse was introduced by Lord Dalhousie. But before his introduction, the same kind of treaty was introduced by the company in the year 1834. Mandovi was the first state to accept it in the year 1839 during the reign of Lord Auckland.