February 11, 1856
The Kingdom of Awadh is annexed by the British East India Company and Wajid Ali Shah, the king of Awadh, is deposed.
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On February 11, in the year 1856:
The Kingdom of Awadh is annexed by the British East India Company and Wajid Ali Shah, the king of Awadh, is deposed.
The East India Company (EIC) was an English, and later British, joint-stock company that was founded in 1600 and dissolved in 1874.
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Why February 11, 1856 matters:
The Kingdom of Awadh is annexed by the British East India Company and Wajid Ali Shah, the king of Awadh, is deposed.
What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.
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Historical context: February 11, 1856
The 19th century transformed daily life through industrial tools, transport, urban infrastructure, and expanding education.
The event on this day: The Kingdom of Awadh is annexed by the British East India Company and Wajid Ali Shah, the king of Awadh, is deposed.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_India_Company (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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