Question

Why was Awadh annexed on the pretex of misgovernance?​

Answer 1

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Awadh was annexed in 1856 on grounds of maladministration and reluctance to initiate reforms by the ruler Wajid Ali Shah . This act turned many rulers hostile to the company and was regarded as an act of back stabbing as Awadh was a protected ally of the company . It angered the sepoys as a large chunk of sepoys hailed from Awadh

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Answer 2

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Awadh was annexed on the pretext of misgovernance by the existing Nawab, Wajid Ali Shah. Awadh was the epicentre of the revolt of 1857. The revolt led to widespread death and destruction in Awadh. ... The towns and cities of Awadh witnessed lot of fighting between the rebels and the British.