Which measure did the British introduce in Awadh in 1856-57?

The correct answer is Option (4) → Summary revenue settlements

Option (1) Subsidiary Alliance — Incorrect. The Subsidiary Alliance was imposed on Awadh much earlier, in 1801, by Wellesley.

Option (2) Permanent Settlement — Incorrect. The Permanent Settlement fixed the land revenue with zamindars in Bengal in 1793.

Option (3) Ryotwari Settlement — Incorrect. The Ryotwari Settlement fixed revenue directly with the ryots, mainly in the Bombay Deccan and the south.

Option (4) Summary revenue settlements — Correct. After annexing Awadh in 1856, the British brought in the <strong>Summary revenue settlements</strong> of 1856-57. They removed many taluqdars from their land.