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।
Similar Practice Questions
The Howrah Bridge was officially opened in the year _______.
The Howrah Bridge was officially opened in the year _______. हावड़ा ब्रिज आधिकारिक रूप से...
When was the designation of the Governor-General in India promoted as a Viceroy or Crown’s representative?
When was the designation of the Governor-General in India promoted as a Viceroy or Crown’s...
According to Manusmriti, Aryavarta was described as the region between:
According to Manusmriti, Aryavarta was described as the region between: मनुस्मृति के अनुसार, आर्यवर्त को...
Assertion (A): Peer Ali Khan was executed during the 1857 Revolt.
Read the following statements and mark the correct option: Assertion (A): Peer Ali Khan was...
In 1930, _______established the Depressed classes Association.
In 1930, _______established the Depressed classes Association. 1930 में ______ ने दमित वर्ग एसोसिएशन की...
Alai Darwaja is a part of which of the following monuments of Mughal architecture?
Alai Darwaja is a part of which of the following monuments of Mughal architecture? अलाई...
A court poet of the Gupta period, Harishena,
A court poet of the Gupta period, Harishena, wrote a glowing account of the military...