Question

How or why did the British annex Awadh?

• A. They claimed it was being misgoverned.
• B. They invoked the Doctrine of Lapse.
• C. They defeated the Awadh forces in battle.
• D. None of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is A They claimed it was being misgoverned.

Awadh was annexed by the British in the year 1856. British declared that the territory was being misgoverned, and that they needed to ensure the rule of law.