Question

In 1851, who described Awadh as “a cherry that will drop into our mouth one day”?
1. Lord William Bentick
2. John Macpherson
3. Lord Dalhousie
4. Richard Wellesley

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Lord Dalhousie

Lord Dalhousie described the kingdom of Awadh as "a cherry that will drop into our mouth one day". He said this in 1851. In 1856, the kingdom was formally annexed to the British Empire.

Lord Dalhousie (1848-1856):

• Opened the first Railway line from Bombay to Thane in 1853.
• The doctrine of Lapse.
• Established Postal system.
• Passed Widow Remarriage Bill.