The ruler of which one of the following States was removed from power by the British on the pretext of misgovernance?
Correct answer: B. Awadh
- A. Jhansi
- B. Awadh
- C. Satara
- D. Nagpur
Explanation
The British annexed Awadh in 1856 on the stated ground of misgovernment under the doctrine of direct intervention. Jhansi, Satara and Nagpur were principally associated with the Doctrine of Lapse rather than misgovernance.
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