The exile of the ruler of which kingdom was termed as "The life has gone out of the body"?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Awadh .
· The phrase "The life has gone out of the body" was used to describe the exile of Wajid Ali Shah, the ruler of the Kingdom of Awadh.
· Wajid Ali Shah was exiled by the British East India Company in 1856, which marked the annexation of Awadh into the British Empire.
· The exile of Wajid Ali Shah symbolized the end of an era and the cultural disintegration of Awadh, which was a center of art, music, and culture.
· This event significantly impacted the people of Awadh, as the kingdom was known for its rich cultural heritage and prosperous society.
Information Booster:
· Punjab: The annexation of Punjab occurred in 1849 after the defeat of the Sikh Empire in the Second Anglo-Sikh War, but it was not described with the same phrase.
· Maratha lands: The Maratha Empire faced multiple defeats and was eventually annexed by the British after the Third Anglo-Maratha War in 1818.
· Bengal: The British gained control of Bengal after the Battle of Plassey in 1757 and the Battle of Buxar in 1764.