The ruler of which one of the following States was removed from power by the British on the pretext of misgovernance? (UPSC Prelims 2007)

Question

In 1856, the British East India Company annexed Awadh (Oudh) and deposed its ruler, Wajid Ali Shah, citing misgovernance and maladministration as pretexts under the Doctrine of Lapse\'s subsidiary principles, though Awadh had a valid heir. This fueled resentment leading to the 1857 Revolt. Satara was annexed in 1848 strictly via Doctrine of Lapse (no heir); Jhansi in 1853 (same doctrine); French is invalid. Post-1857, such annexations ceased, confirming Awadh\'s unique case.

GKToday Admin · Accepted Answer

Awadh In 1856, the British East India Company annexed Awadh (Oudh) and deposed its ruler, Wajid Ali Shah, citing misgovernance and maladministration as pretexts under the Doctrine of Lapse\'s subsidiary principles, though Awadh had a valid heir. This fueled resentment leading to the 1857 Revolt. Satara was annexed in 1848 strictly via Doctrine of Lapse (no heir); Jhansi in 1853 (same doctrine); French is invalid. Post-1857, such annexations ceased, confirming Awadh\'s unique case.

Current Affairs

Daily MCQs

Monthly MCQs

Topic Wise CA MCQs

CA MCQs in Other Languages

GK MCQs Section

SSC/RRB/States Level MCQs