Which kingdom was described by Governor-General Lord Dalhousie as “A c

Which kingdom was described by Governor-General Lord Dalhousie as “A cherry that will drop into our mouth one day” ?

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Awadh

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Gwalior

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Lord Dalhousie, the Governor-General of India (1848-1856), famously described the kingdom of Awadh as “A cherry that will drop into our mouth one day.” This statement reflected his intention to annex Awadh into British India. He finally annexed Awadh in 1856 on the pretext of misgovernance by Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, despite the Nawab’s loyalty to the British.

– The quote “A cherry that will drop into our mouth one day” was made by Lord Dalhousie.
– It referred to the kingdom of Awadh.
– Awadh was annexed by the British in 1856.
– The pretext for annexation was misgovernance.

The annexation of Awadh was one of the significant causes that contributed to the Great Revolt of 1857. It angered the ruling elite of Awadh, the sepoys (many of whom came from Awadh and saw their homes treated unfairly), and the general population who faced high taxation and disruption of social structures under British rule.

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