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“Subsidiary Alliance (1798)” was one of the methods used by the British to bring as many India states as possible under their control. Which one of the following is/are correct regarding subsidiary alliance?

1. It provided for permanent stationing of British force within the Princely state.

2. The First victim of the policy of subsidiary alliance was the Oudh.

3. British took responsibility to protect Indian ruler from external and internal threats.

4.It was introduced by Lord Dalhousie.

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1 and 3 only

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B

1, 2 and 3 only

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C

2, 3 and 4 only

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All the above

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Solution

The correct option is A

1 and 3 only


The First victim of the policy of subsidiary alliance of Wellesley was the Nizam of Hyderabad.

The system of Subsidiary Alliance could be any of the following:

1. The company lent its army in lieu of the Cash

2. Company kept the armies near the border of the Protectorate and collected cash.

3. Company kept the army inside the border for protection and collected cash.

4. Company kept its army inside the border of army and got some territories.


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