Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian states was annexed by Lord Dalhousie on the pretext of maladministration?

  1. Oudh

  2. Udaipur

  3. Nagpur

  4. Satara

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Explanation

Dalhousie was keen on annexing the kingdom of Oudh (Awadh), but the task presented certain difficulties. Finally, Lord Dalhousie hit upon the idea of alleviating the plight of the people of Awadh. At last, it was annexed in 1856.