Question

In 1851, who among the following described the kingdom of Awadh as 'a cherry that will drop into our mouth one day'?

A Warren Hastings Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B William Bentinck Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Lord Dalhousie Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Robert Clive Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Lord Dalhousie described the kingdom of Awadh as "a cherry that will drop into our mouth one day". He said this in 1851. In 1856, the kingdom was formally annexed to the British Empire.

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