Question

what is the annexation of awadh

Answer 1

In 1856 the East India Companyannexed the state under the Doctrine of Lapse, which was placed under a Chief Commissioner. Wajid Ali Shah, the then Nawab, was imprisoned, and then exiled by the Company to Calcutta (Bengal

Answer 2

In 1856 the East India Companyannexed the state under the Doctrine of Lapse, which was placed under a Chief Commissioner. Wajid Ali Shah, the then Nawab, was imprisoned, and then exiled by the Company to Calcutta (Bengal).

THIS IS KNOWN AS ANNEXATION OF AWADH