alleryStart learning →Why is lapse an inaccurate explanation of Awadh's annexation?
AThe Company alleged misgovernment
BIts ruler had defeated the Company in war
CIts ruler invited direct British government
DThe Company had renounced annexations
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. The Company alleged misgovernment
The Company justified Awadh's annexation by alleging misgovernment, rather than by applying lapse.
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