Question

What was the reason for the annexation of awadh by the british in 1856?

Answer 1

In 1856 the East India Company annexed 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). In the subsequent Revolt of 1857, his 14-year-old son Birjis Qadra son of Begum Hazrat Mahal was crowned ruler, and Sir Henry Lawrence killed in the hostilities.

Answer 2

in 1856 the east India company annexed the state undress the doctrine of lapse which was placed under a chief commissioner wajid Ali shah the then nawab was imprisoned and the exiled by the company to culcutta ( bengal) in the subsequent revolt of 1857 his 14 year old son birjis qadar son of begum hazarat mahal was crowned ruler and sir Henry Lawrence killed in the hostilities...


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