Awadh in Revolt

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What was the fate of Awadh after the suppression of the Revolt of 1857?

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Which group was primarily involved in the revolt in Awadh?

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What role did Begum Hazrat Mahal play in the Revolt of 1857?

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Which of the following was a significant consequence of the annexation of Awadh?

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Who was the Nawab of Awadh at the time of its annexation?

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In what year was Awadh annexed by the British?

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Which British official was associated with the annexation of Awadh?

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What was the main reason for the discontent among the people of Awadh during the Revolt of 1857?

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Which city in Awadh was a major center of the revolt during 1857?

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Who was the leader of the revolt in Awadh during the Revolt of 1857?

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The famous painting "Relief of Lucknow" celebrates the British saviours and shows the Indian rebels in poor light. Who is the painter ?

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"Angrez Bahadur ain,mulk lai linho" (the honourable English came and took the country).
In this folk song "mulk" (country) is referred to :

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Lucknow was represented by whom after the death of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah :

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Which of the following statements are correct?
(A) Bell of arms was a store room in which weapons were kept.
(B) The army of Awadh supported the British
(C) Firangi is a term of Persian origin applied to the British by the rebels.
(D) The 7th Awadh Irregular Cavalry accepted the new cartridges in early May.
(E) Local leaders emerged, urging peasants, zamindars and tribals to revolt.

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Identify the correct statements regarding the Subsidiary Alliance System.
A. The British would be responsible for the protection of the ally.
B. British armed contingent would be stationed in the territory of the ally.
C. The ally would have to provide the resources for maintaining the British contingent.
D. The ally could enter into agreement with other rulers without the permission of the British.
E. This system was devised by Lord Warren Hastings.
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With which fruit did Governor-General Dalhousie compare the Kingdom of Awadh?