11 Questions
Why did the sepoys refuse to go to Burma by the sea route in 1824?
They were afraid of losing their religion and caste beliefs.
What was the consequence of the sepoys' refusal to go to Burma by sea in 1824?
They were severely punished.
How did the Company ensure that its new recruits were willing to serve overseas?
By passing a law requiring new recruits to agree to serve overseas if needed.
What was a significant reason for the anger spreading among the sepoys in response to what was happening in the countryside?
Their close connections to peasant families in the villages.
Why did the issue of going overseas for the Company become a significant concern among the sepoys?
Due to the violation of their religious beliefs and customs.
Why did Nana Saheb plead to be given his father's pension after his father's death?
He believed he was entitled to it but the Company denied his pleas.
What was one of the reasons for the annexation of Awadh by the Company in 1856?
Governor-General Dalhousie believed that the territory was being misgoverned.
Why did Governor-General Dalhousie announce that after Bahadur Shah Zafar's death, his family would be shifted out of the Red Fort in Delhi?
To remove any symbols of Mughal authority.
What were some of the reasons for discontent among Indian sepoys employed by the Company?
They were unhappy about their pay, allowances, and service conditions.
Why did many peasants and zamindars in the countryside lose the lands they had tilled for generations?
They failed to pay back loans to moneylenders due to high taxes and revenue collection methods.
What did Governor-General Canning decide regarding Bahadur Shah Zafar's descendants?
They would be called princes and not recognized as kings.
Test your knowledge on the British annexation of Awadh, including the imposition of a subsidiary alliance, takeover in 1856, and the reasons given by Governor-General Dalhousie for British rule. Explore the historical events surrounding this significant annexation.
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