Question

why did the annexation of Awadh cause great the resentment among the people​

Answer 1

Answer:

$\huge\mathfrak\pink{==>}$Annexation of Awadh caused a great resentment among the people because after the defeat of Nawab of Awadh the Lord Dalhousie said that Awadh was living in the Dark under the Nawab and now the God had sent British to improve the Quality of Awadh

Explanation:

$\huge\mathfrak\pink{==>}$Awadh was annexed by Dalhousie because it was strategically and economically important to the Company. The annexation of Awadh put the people of Awadh to misery and annoyed their sentiments because of which they actively participated in the revolt of 1857.