Question

What is the meaning of
Pretext of alleged misrule
(Indian History)

Answer 1

Alleged misrule means that lord dalhousie annexed awadh by saying that it is not properly managed and justified the annexation of Awadh on the pretext of "THE GOOD OF THE GOVERNMENT"

Answer 2

Answer:

The Pretext of alleged misrule means poor governance and justification.

Explanation:

Lord Dalhousie introduced the following leadership; the introduction of doctrine of lapse that enabled the British to annex the kingdom when a ruler dies without a male to take over. Most kingdoms were annexed in this way, and the doctrine became the ruling administration on his territories. However, the British later took over the Nawab for misruling the kingdom despite the love people had for him. The whole issue resulted in rejection among India and in awadh