Question

The ruler of which on of the following states was removed from power by the British on the pretext of misgovernance.
a. Awadh
b. Jhansi
c. Nagpur
d. Satara

Answer 1

jhansi is write answer

Answer 2

Answer:

a. Awadh

Explanation:

Wajid Ali Shah the king of Awadh or Oudh was disposed of on the orders of Lord Dalhousie under the ground of Doctrine of lapse. However, the princely state was annexed on the account of misgovernance. It created a bitter conflict between the state of Awadh and British Raj which finally exploded in the battle of 1857.