How did the British dispossess the taluqdars of Awadh during 1857? Explain with examples.
The taluqdars of Awadh felt influenced by the British policy in the following way: The forts and castles of the taluqdars were demolished and their armed forces were disbanded. They were deprived of their lands under the Summary Settlement of 1856. Many taluqdars lost even more than half the villages under their control. Their freedom was snatched. They lost a lot of power and respect because of the loss of their land. The demand for revenue was doubled. It generated a sense of anger among the taluqdars.
