The establishment of British rule in India was completed in two phases The first phase ended in 1818...........

Ancient and Medieval History (Easy) Later Mughals and Advent of Europeans

The establishment of British rule in India was completed in two phases. The first phase ended in 1818. The second phase ended with the annexation of Punjab and Oudh in :

1857

1856

1858

1860

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Explanation:

- The first phase of British expansion in India ended in 1818 after the defeat of the Marathas.

- The second phase involved continued annexation, with major regions brought under British control.

- Punjab was annexed in 1849 after the Second Anglo-Sikh War.

- Oudh (Awadh) was annexed in 1856 under the Doctrine of Lapse.

- The annexation of Punjab and Oudh completed British territorial expansion before the Revolt of 1857.

- 1857 (Option 1): The year of the Revolt, by which time both regions had been annexed, but the actual annexations were completed in 1849 (Punjab) and 1856 (Oudh).

- 1856 (Option 2): The exact year when Oudh was annexed, marking the end of annexations before the 1857 revolt.

- 1858 (Option 3): British Crown rule replaces East India Company post-revolt.

- 1860 (Option 4): No significant annexation or phase completion.

Correct Answer: Option 2, 1856.