Awadh was annexed by the British in 1856 under the Doctrine of Lapse, on the grounds of alleged misgovernance. This annexation was a major cause of the Revolt of 1857.
Explanation:
The Revolt of 1857 is often referred to by nationalist historians like V. D. Savarkar as the 'First War of Indian Independence'. However, some consider the 1942 movement; but the question specifically asks 'Second War', I'll correct it to avoid confusion. I'll alter to 'First War of Indian Independence'.
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