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What were some of the negotiations between ruling families and the company mentioned in the text?
Rani Laxmi Bai of Jhansi wanted the company to recognize her adopted son as her heir to the kingdom. Nana Saheb, the adopted son of Peshwa Baji Rao 2, pleaded for his father's pension after his death.
Who declared that Awadh was being misgoverned, leading to its takeover by the British?
Governor General's Dalhousie declared that Awadh was being misgoverned, leading to its takeover by the British in 1856.
When was Awadh annexed and what was imposed on it?
Awadh was annexed in 1801, and a subsidiary alliance was imposed on it.
How did the company respond to the negotiations from ruling families and why?
The company, confident of its superiority and military power, turned down the pleas from the ruling families.
"Indian Ruling Families and the East India Company" Quiz: Test your knowledge on the interactions and negotiations between Indian ruling families and the East India Company during the colonial era. Learn about key historical figures such as Rani Laxmi Bai of Jhansi and Nana Saheb, and their efforts to protect their interests amidst the influence of the company.
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