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What did the British do to Awadh's taluqdars right after annexation?
AMade them revenue ministers
BDisarmed them, razed forts
CGave them command of sepoys
DExempted them from revenue
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Disarmed them, razed forts
The British would not tolerate taluqdar power, so they were disarmed and their forts were destroyed.
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