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    Who among the following was the British residence in Awadh at the time of its annexation into British dominion?

    A)  James Outram

    B)  W.H. Sleeman

    C)  General Low

    D)  Bishop R. Hebar

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     James Outram was the British resident in Awadh at the time of its annexation into British Dominion. In 1854, he was appointed resident at Lucknow, in which capacity two years later he carried out the annexation of Oudh and became the first chief commissioner of that province.


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