The history of Awadh (Oudh) explores its early history and legends and, then, gives a detailed account of its fortunes during the nawabi period (172-1856), the zamindari policy (1856-57) the annexation of Awadh, and the history and effects of the ten years of the Talukdari policy?(1858-1868).?This?book?is?a?reprint?of?the?188?edition. About the Author Henry Crossley Irwin (1848-1925) Born in Allahabad (present-day Prayagraj) on 25 July 1848 to Henry Irwin and Harriet Josephine Jacob. He married Constance Harriet Catherine McClintock and had six children. He passed away on 16 February 1925 in Armagh, Ireland. \n