UPSC History Expansion Company and Bengal Nawabs Question Bank East India Company and Regional Powers

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    In 1856, Awadh would not have been annexed with the British empire if the Nawab of Awadh had [NDA 2011-II]

    A)  allied with the British

    B)  not refused to introduce reforms as suggested by the British

    C)  fought against the British

    D)  a natural heir

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

     Lord Dalhousie was keen on annexing the kingdom of Awadh. But the task presented certain difficulties because the Nawab of Awadh had been a British ally since the Battle of Buxar and had been most obedient to the British over the years. Lord Dalhousie hit upon the idea of alleviating the right of the people of Awadh and accusing Nawab Wajid Ali on the ground of m is governance and annexed his state in 1856.


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