ICSE Class 10 History & Civics Question 7 of 25

The First War of Independence, 1857 — Question 10

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Question 10

Mention any two consequences of the annexation of Awadh.

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Two consequences of the annexation of Awadh are-

  1. People had to pay higher land revenue and additional taxes on food, houses and ferries.
  2. The dissolution of the Nawab of Awadh's army and administration threw thousands of nobles, officials and soldiers out of jobs.