Which of the following Princely States was not annexed by the British?

Explanation

## Page 10 Among the given options, the princely state of Gwalior was not annexed by the British. Sindh was annexed during the tenure of Lord Ellenborough (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.