Q. Which of the following princely states was annexed by the British:
(a) Gwalior
(b) Hyderabad
(c) Sind
(d) Baroda
Ans: (c) Sind
Explanation:
The British East India Company annexed Sindh (Sind) in 1843 after the Battle of Miani and the Battle of Hyderabad. As a result, Sindh came under British control and became part of British India.
Gwalior, Hyderabad, and Baroda were princely states that maintained their independence throughout the colonial period and were not directly annexed by the British. However, the British had varying degrees of influence and control over these states through treaties, alliances, and the Doctrine of Lapse.
