Which kingdom was called “a cherry” by Governor General Lord Dalhousie?

Correct option is C

The Kingdom of Awadh, also known as Oudh or the Awadh region, was referred to as "a cherry" by Governor General Lord Dalhousie during the British colonial period in India.
· A subsidiary alliance had already been imposed on Oudh in 1801.
· Dalhousie introduced the Electric Telegraph System in India in 1852.
· The first telegraph line from Calcutta to Agra was opened in 1854.
· Lord Dalhousie is referred to as the father of Indian Railways.
· The first passenger train between Mumbai –Thane started in 1853.
· Lord Dalhousie served as the Governor-General of India from 1848 to 1856.
· The Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by Lord Dalhousie.
· The Vijayanagara Empire was founded by Harihara and Bukka and the reign was from 1336 A.D to 1646 A.D.