In 1856, who was the Nawab of Awadh at the time of its annexation into the British Empire?
In 1856, who was the Nawab of Awadh at the time of its annexation into the British Empire?
1856 में, ब्रिटिश साम्रज्य में अवध के वलय के समय अवध का नवाब कौन था?
Detailed Solution & Logic
Wajid Ali Shah/ वाजिद अली शाह
Explanation :
In 1856, Wajid Ali Shah was the Nawab of Awadh when the British East India Company annexed Awadh into the British Empire.
1856 में, Wajid Ali Shah अवध के नवाब थे, जब ब्रिटिश ईस्ट इंडिया कंपनी ने अवध का विलय ब्रिटिश साम्राज्य में कर लिया।
The annexation was done by Lord Dalhousie on the grounds of misgovernance (कुशासन).
यह विलय लॉर्ड डलहौजी द्वारा कुशासन का आरोप लगाकर किया गया था।
After annexation, Wajid Ali Shah was sent to Kolkata (then Calcutta).
विलय के बाद वाजिद अली शाह को कोलकाता भेज दिया गया।
He was known for his love of music, dance, and poetry.
वे संगीत, नृत्य और कविता के प्रेमी थे।
Extra Facts / अतिरिक्त तथ्य:
His wife Begum Hazrat Mahal played an important role in the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
उनकी पत्नी बेगम हजरत महल ने 1857 के विद्रोह में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाई।
Awadh’s capital was Lucknow.
अवध की राजधानी लखनऊ थी।
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