Who introduced the policy of Subsidiary Alliance?

Lord Hastings

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Lord Wellesley

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Lord Dalhousie

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Lord William Bentinck

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The correct option is B Lord Wellesley
Lord Wellesley introduced the policy of Subsidiary Alliance; it came into effect in the year 1798. It was a Military Protection Agreement between the East India Company and the Indian States. Through this policy, the Company could now interfere more in the internal politics of the Indian kingdoms.

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