Why was the revolt in Awadh so extensive?
Awadh was one of the major centers of the Revolt of 1857. It was because of the following reasons: Nawab Wajid Ali Shah was the beloved and popular leader of the people but the British dethroned him. They accused him of misgovernance and sent him on exile to Calcutta which increased discontentment among the people. The British army recruited a large number of sepoys from the villages of Awadh. These sepoys were given low wages and faced difficulty in getting leave: So they felt discontent and unhappy at the events that happened in Awadh. The sepoys of Awadh were also enraged because of the greased cartridges.
