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CBSE Class 8 Social Science Question 28 of 37

When People Rebel — Question 28

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Under what pretext did the Company take over Awadh?
Answer

In 1801, a subsidiary alliance was imposed on Awadh, and in 1856, it was taken over. Governor-General Dalhousie declared that the territory was being misgoverned and British rule was needed to ensure proper administration.