Why the native Indian rulers lost their prestige and dignity?

Because of defeats in wars against British

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Because of the Subsidiary Alliance System

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Because of enmity with local people

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None of these

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The correct option is A Because of the Subsidiary Alliance System
Because of the Subsidiary Alliance System, the native Indian rulers lost their prestige and dignity. As per the Subsidiary Alliance, an Indian ruler entering into a subsidiary alliance with the British had to accept British forces within his territory and also agree to pay for their maintenance.

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