In which year was the kingdom of Awadh officially annexed by the British Empire?

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Awadh was annexed by the British in 1856 on grounds of alleged misgovernance, sparking discontent before the 1857 revolt.

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1856 Awadh was annexed by the British in 1856 on grounds of alleged misgovernance, sparking discontent before the 1857 revolt.

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