What did the 'Doctrine of Lapse' primarily aim to achieve?
1. Annexation of states without a natural male heir.
2. Reduction of military expenditure on princely states.
3. Promoting 'good governance' in annexed territories.
Which of the statements are correct?

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Dalhousie used all these arguments to justify the expansion of British territory.

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What did the 'Doctrine of Lapse' primarily aim to achieve? 1. Annexation of states without a natural male heir. 2. Reduction of military expenditure on princely states. 3. Promoting 'good governance' in annexed territories. Which of the statements are correct?