Question

what was the reason behind the capture of Awadh by the company ? class 8​

Answer 1

Answer:

Although he was a capable ruler, the British residents gave exaggerated reports about his incompetence to the company authorities. This gave the East India Company a Casus Belli (cause for war in Latin) to conquer Awadh.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Annexation of Oudh/Awadh

Although Wajid Ali Shah was a capable ruler, the British residents gave exaggerated reports about his incompetence to the company authorities. This gave the East India Company a Casus Belli (cause for war in Latin) to conquer Awadh.

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