Q. Consider the following statements regarding Subsidiary alliance system:
Which of the above given statements are correct?
Q. Consider the following statements regarding Subsidiary alliance system:
Which of the above given statements are correct?
The correct option is B 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: The earliest known use of a subsidiary alliance type of mechanism was done by the French governor, Dupleix who lent European troops to Indian rulers to fight wars. It was later institutionalized, perfected and adopted by Lord Wellesley.
Statement 2 is correct: The ruler was compelled to accept the permanent stationing of a British force within his territory and to pay a subsidy for its maintenance. In return for all this, the British would defend the ruler from his enemies and adopt a policy of noninterference in the internal matters of the allied state
Statement 3 is correct: The Indian ruler could not employ any European in his service without the prior consultation with the Company. Nor could he go to war or negotiate with any other Indian ruler without consulting the governor-general.
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: The earliest known use of a subsidiary alliance type of mechanism was done by the French governor, Dupleix who lent European troops to Indian rulers to fight wars. It was later institutionalized, perfected and adopted by Lord Wellesley.
Statement 2 is correct: The ruler was compelled to accept the permanent stationing of a British force within his territory and to pay a subsidy for its maintenance. In return for all this, the British would defend the ruler from his enemies and adopt a policy of noninterference in the internal matters of the allied state
Statement 3 is correct: The Indian ruler could not employ any European in his service without the prior consultation with the Company. Nor could he go to war or negotiate with any other Indian ruler without consulting the governor-general.
