Question

was a policy that compelled Indian rulers to accept the Company’s dominance in return for protection.

• A. Doctrine of Lapse
• B. Subsidiary Alliance
• C. Ring Fence
• D. Pitt's India Act

Answer 1

The correct option is B Subsidiary Alliance

The Subsidiary Alliance was developed under Lord Wellesley. Under this system, every ruler was to pay a subsidy to the Company for the maintenance of the British Army. In exchange, the British promised to protect the rulers from external threats. In essence, it allowed the British to expand their territory without engaging in battle.