Consider the following statements regarding the British policy in Awadh immediately after its annexation in 1856: 1. The taluqdars were dispossessed of their estates but allowed to retain their arms and forts. 2. A Summary Revenue Settlement was made in 1856 assuming that the taluqdars were outsiders. 3. The British believed in taking revenue directly from the peasants by removing the taluqdars. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the British poli - MCQ (English)

Consider the following statements regarding the British policy in Awadh immediately after its annexation in 1856:

The taluqdars were dispossessed of their estates but allowed to retain their arms and forts.
A Summary Revenue Settlement was made in 1856 assuming that the taluqdars were outsiders.
The British believed in taking revenue directly from the peasants by removing the taluqdars.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: A — 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

The British settlement policy in Awadh is hostile to the taluqdars.

Statement 2 is accepted because the summary revenue settlement viewed taluqdars as outsiders or usurpers.

Statement 3 is accepted because the British aimed to collect revenue more directly from cultivators by weakening taluqdar control.

Statement 1 is rejected because the description about retaining arms and forts is not supported.