Explanation:
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 as the 'First War of Independence' by Indian historians, as it was a major uprising against British rule.
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