Question

Under what pretext did the British annex i) Awadh and ii) jhansi

Answer 1

This points may help you A) as companies expanded its control many indian rulers were discontented by the policies of the company. B) the annexation of awadh was on the pretext of mis goverance Jhansi: Rani lakshmi bai was a great warrior during the first war of independence, who relentlessly fought against the british Lord dalhouise policy of doctrine of lapse by which the states of hindu princes were taken over in the absence of natural heirs created dissatisfaction among the indian ruler Rani lakshmi bai wanted her adopted son to be recognised as the heir to Jhansi after the death of her husband Refusal on part of the company to recognise rani lakshmi bai's son made her rebel against british The british took contro over jhansi

Answer 2

They Annexed Awadh On The Pretext Of Alleged Misrule And Annexed Jhansi On Basis Of  Doctrine Of Lapse