Question

Which one of the following statements does not apply to the system of Subsidiary Alliance introduced by Lord Wellesley?

• A. To maintain a large standing army at other's expense
• B. To keep India safe from Napoleonic danger
• C. To secure a fixed income for the Company
• D. To establish British paramountcy over the Indian State

Answer 1

The correct option is B To keep India safe from Napoleonic danger

Features of the Subsidiary Alliance Treaty inclluded : Indian rulers entering into Subsidiary Alliance with the British had to dissolve his own armed forces and accept British forces in his territory. They also had to pay for the British army’s maintenance. The main focus was on step by step annexation of India and not to protect India against Napoleonic danger.