What is correct about annexation of Awadh 1 It was annexed u...........

Indian Freedom Struggle (Easy) 1857-1885

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What is correct about annexation of Awadh?

1. It was annexed under Doctrine of Lapse because the Nawab didn’t have any natural heirs

2. The Nawab was accused of mis-governance

3. Awadh was a market for Manchester goods which excited Dalhousie’s greed

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1, 2 and 3

2 and 3 only

2 only

1 and 2 only

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Explanation:

STATEMENT 1 IS WRONG AS Awadh was not annexed under the doctrine of lapse because Nawab had number of natural heirs so it was annexed in the name of misgovernance

Statement 2 is correct.

Statement 3 is also correct it was immense potentials of Awadh as a market for excited Dalhousie’s greed and aroused his philanthropic feelings and to satisfy Britain's growing demand for raw cotton.