Multiple choice

Who was deposed by the English on the annexation of Awadh to British Dominion in 1856?

  1. Saadat Khan Burhan-ul Mulk

  2. Wajid Ali Shah

  3. Birjis Qadar

  4. Safdar Jung

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Nawab Wajid Ali Shah was accused of having misgoverned his state and of refusing to introduce reforms. His state was, therefore, annexed in 1856.