Which of the following Princely States was not annexed by the British?
- ASind
- BGwalior
- CAwadh
- DSatara
- ENone of the above/ More than one of the above
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Correct answer: (b) Gwalior
Explanation
Among the given options, the princely state of Gwalior was not annexed by the British. Sindh was annexed during the tenure of Lord Ellen borough (1842–1844 A.D.). During Lord Dalhousie’s period, Awadh was annexed (1856 A.D.) on charges of misgovernance, and Satara was annexed (1849 A.D.) under the Doctrine of Lapse. Under Dalhousie’s Doctrine of Lapse, the process of annexation of Satara began in 1848, while Satara was completed on 1 May, 1849.