Question

Under which pretext was awadh annexed to the company's dominions?​

Answer 1

Under pretext of alleged misrule and the idea of British of 'good to be governed.'

Answer 2

Answer:

In 1801, a subsidiary alliance was imposed on Awadh, and in 1856, it was taken over. Governor-General Dalhousie declared that the territory was being misgoverned and British rule was needed to ensure proper administration.