If a ruler died without direct heir, his state  lapsed  into British hands.
If a ruler died with no successor, the state was given to Britain.
If a ruler died without an heir, a new one was just selected.
A man is riding a horse.
2 dogs playing fetch with a human
The man is working on a laptop.
The boy is hanging around a pole.
The German stayed quiet until all others were done speaking.
Lawrence yelled Rubbish!