Question

Dalhousie compared Awadh to:

• A. Apple
• B. Cherry
• C. Orange
• D. Litchi

Hint:

Dalhousie’s annexation of Awadh under the Doctrine of Lapse fueled resentment among Indians, contributing to the uprisings that culminated in the 1857 Revolt.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Lord Dalhousie, the British Governor-General, famously described Awadh as a "cherry that will drop into our mouth one day," suggesting that its annexation by the British was inevitable. This remark was part of the justification for the annexation of Awadh (1856) under the Doctrine of Lapse, which led to the removal of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah and the British taking direct control over the region.