Which kingdom was described by Governor-General Lord Dalhousie as 'A cherry that will drop into our mouth one day'?

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Q: 43 (CDS-II/2024)
Which kingdom was described by Governor-General Lord Dalhousie as 'A cherry that will drop into our mouth one day'?

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History

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CDS-II

Lord Dalhousie referred to Awadh with this metaphor, indicating his belief that Awadh would eventually be annexed by the British due to its strategic importance and internal governance issues.