On what pretext was Awadh annexed? What were the effects of the revolt of 1857 on Awadh?
Awadh was annexed on the pretext of misgovernance by the existing Nawab, Wajid Ali Shah.
Awadh was the epicentre of the revolt of 1857. The revolt led to widespread death and destruction in Awadh. During the revolt, the sepoys murdered many British civilians and military personnel. The British took brutal revenge for such violence. Once the revolt was suppressed, many sepoys and Indian civilians were executed by the British. The towns and cities of Awadh witnessed lot of fighting between the rebels and the British.
Awadh was the epicentre of the revolt of 1857. The revolt led to widespread death and destruction in Awadh. During the revolt, the sepoys murdered many British civilians and military personnel. The British took brutal revenge for such violence. Once the revolt was suppressed, many sepoys and Indian civilians were executed by the British. The towns and cities of Awadh witnessed lot of fighting between the rebels and the British.