Question

Which Indian state was annexed on the pretext of 'good governance?​

Answer 1

Answer: Awadh or (Oudh) was annexed on the pretext of misgovernment. • In 1850s, British mainly focused in annexation of Indian states.

• The Doctrine of Lapse and Subsidiary Alliance led to the wide annexation of Indian states.

• One such annexation was Awadh. Most of the people believe that Awadh was annexed on the policy of Doctrine of Lapse.

• But, the reason that British stated that Wajid Ali Shah of Awadh is intolerance towards other sects and following misgovernance.

• Lord Dalhousie, governor general of British annexed Awadh.

• The annexation of Awadh disturbed the sentiments of Indian Muslims which was one of the major cause for Muslims participation in Revolt of 1857.

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