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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Modern India: Rebels and the Raj

Question:

Who was the ruler of Awadh in 1856?

Options:

Nawab Wali Ullah Shah

Nawab Bahadur Ali Shah

Nawab Kunwar Singh

Nawab Wajid Ali Shah

Correct Answer:

Nawab Wajid Ali Shah

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → Nawab Wajid Ali Shah

  • In 1856, the British annexed Awadh (Oudh) under the Doctrine of Lapse / misgovernance policy of Lord Dalhousie.

  • At that time, the ruler was Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, the last Nawab of Awadh.

  • After annexation, he was exiled to Calcutta (Kolkata).

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