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‘A cherry that will drop into our mouth one day” in the context of this statement mention Dalhousie’s policy of Awadh annexation. |
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Answer» Awadh’s annexation i. The conquest happened in stages. ii. The Subsidiary Alliance had been imposed on Awadh in 1801. By the terms of this alliance the Nawab had to disband his military force, allowed the British to position their troops within the kingdom, and act in accordance with the advice of the British Resident. iii. Deprived of his armed forces, the Nawab became increasingly dependent on the British to maintain law and order within the kingdom. He could no longer assert control over the rebellious chiefs and taluqdars iv. Infact British acquired Awadh for producing indigo and cotton v. The region was ideally located to be developed into the principal market of Upper India and was expected to complete a process of territorial annexation vi. Dethroning of Wajid Ali Shah-On the plea that the region was being misgoverned and he was unpopular. |
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