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Making Awadh's governorship hereditary meant that it passed:

ABy a fresh imperial appointment
BWithin the founder's family
CBy an army council's selection
DBy a vote of leading merchants
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Within the founder's family
A hereditary office remained within the founder's family rather than requiring a fresh outside appointment.
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