Question

When and why was oudh annexed by lord dalhousie? ​

Answer 1

Answer:

o u d h was annexed on 7 February 1856 by Lord Dalhousie for reckless imperialism.

1)To promote loyalty of Indian Muslims towards the British government.

2)To protect the political and other rights of the Indian Muslims and to place their needs and aspirations before the Government.

Answer 2

Lord Dalhousie annexed the Oudh on 7th February 1856 due to the following reasons:

• Lord Dalhousie, the general of the British empire ordered to depose Wajid Ali Shah on the account of alleged misrule internally.
• It was in line with Dalhousie's Doctrine of Lapse and thus the British would take over a kingdom if there was misrule.
• Moreover, the Kingdom of Awadh was annexed in February 1856.
• However, Awadh was annexed to the report of mismanagement. On the other, Punjab was annexed by war.
• Also, the annexation of Nagpur was undertaken beacuse the king died without an heir.
• Lastly, Nizam's province was annexed due to the king being unmarried.

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