Question

How did the British succeed in securing the submission of the rebel landowners of Awadh?

Answer 1

• British told them that if they had not killed any white people, then their rights over their lands would not be denied, their rights would be protected and they would remain safe.
• The British announced rewards for landholders who would be loyal to them.
• The British made attempts to win back the loyalty of people.
• British announced that landholders who would be loyal to British would continue to get traditional rights over their lands.
• Policies were made to provide protection to the Zamindars and landlords.