Who was the British resident in Awadh when it was annexed under the pretext of 'maladministration' in 1856? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who was the British resident in Awadh when it was annexed under the pretext of 'maladministration' in 1856?
A. W. H. Sleeman
B. John Shore
C. Henry Lawrence
D. James Outram
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Based on a detailed report on local misgovernance submitted by Resident James Outram, Lord Dalhousie annexed the Kingdom of Awadh in February 1856.
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