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Which Governor General of British India had described the kingdom of Awadh as "acherry that will drop into our mouth one day"?

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Lord Dalhousie

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States like Satara, Nagpur, Jhansi, and Sambalpur were annexed under this doctrine. Annexation on Grounds of Misgovernance: Used to annex states like Awadh, claiming that the local ruler was not governing properly and British administration was necessary for the welfare of the people. Wars and Conquests: Direct military conquest was used to annex states like Punjab and Sindh. These policies significantly expanded British territory and control, fundamentally changing the political landscape of India.

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