Which ruler was removed on pretext of misgovernance? UPSC Prelims PYQ 2007
The ruler of which one of the following States was removed from power by the British on the pretext of misgovernance?
- Awadh
- Jhansi
- French
- Satara
Explanation
Option (a) is correct
- The British annexed Awadh in 1856, claiming to free the people from the “misgovernment” of the Nawab.
Answer: (a) Awadh
