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Q: After the annexation of awadh in 1856, Nawab Wajid Ali Shah was dethroned and exiled to___.
  • A. Meerut
  • B. Calcutta
  • C. Rangoon
  • D. Bombay
Correct Answer: Option B - In 1856, Nawab Wajid Ali Shah was dethroned and exiled to Calcutta on the plea that the region was being misgoverned. The Nawab was accused of being unable to control the rebellious Chiefs and Talukdars.
B. In 1856, Nawab Wajid Ali Shah was dethroned and exiled to Calcutta on the plea that the region was being misgoverned. The Nawab was accused of being unable to control the rebellious Chiefs and Talukdars.

Explanations:

In 1856, Nawab Wajid Ali Shah was dethroned and exiled to Calcutta on the plea that the region was being misgoverned. The Nawab was accused of being unable to control the rebellious Chiefs and Talukdars.