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The annexation of Awadh by Lord Dalhousie took place in the year:

A $1890$
B $1874$
C $1850$
D $1856$

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Lord Dalhousie annexed the Kingdom of Awadh in February 1856 under the pretext of alleged misgovernance by Nawab Wajid Ali Shah. This arbitrary annexation became a significant underlying cause of the Revolt of 1857 .

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The annexation of Awadh by Lord Dalhousie took place in the year:

A

1890

B

1874

C

1850

D

1856

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