Question

The revolt was widespread in Awadh due to which of the following reason/s?

Options

• Awadh was annexed by the British on the plea that the region was being misgoverned. The British thought that the Nawab was not popular but on the contrary he was very popular. People considered it as "the life has gone out of the body". The removal led to an emotional upheaval among the people of Awadh.

• The annexation of Awadh led to unemployment among the musicians, dancers, poets, artisans, cooks, retainers, administrative officials and soon those who were attached with the Nawab and his household.

• It also led to loss of court culture.

• All the above.

Answer 1

All the above.

Explanation:

The revolt spread throughout Awadh for the following reasons:

(i) The British annexed Awadh on the grounds that the region was misgoverned. The British assumed that the Nawab was unpopular, but he was extremely popular. People thought it meant that "the life had left the body." The removal caused emotional turmoil among the people of Awadh.

(ii) The annexation of Awadh resulted in the eviction of musicians, dancers, poets, artisans, cooks, retainers, administrative officials, and, eventually, those associated with the Nawab and his household.

(iii) It also resulted in the loss of court culture.