Question : When was Awadh annexed by Lord Dalhousie?
Option 1: 1857
Option 2: 1855
Option 3: 1858
Option 4: 1856
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24th Jan, 2024
Correct Answer: 1856
Solution : The correct option is 1856.
Awadh, also known as Oudh, was annexed by Lord Dalhousie, the Governor-General of India, in 1856. The annexation took place under the Doctrine of Lapse, a policy introduced by Lord Dalhousie that allowed the British East India Company to annex states if they lacked a direct heir or adopted successor.
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