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Consider the following statements regarding the Subsidiary Alliance system introduced by Lord Wellesley: 1. The Indian ruler was required to station a British contingent within their territory and maintain it financially. 2. The ruler could enter into alliances with other native Indian states independently without British arbitration. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only✓ Correct Answer
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
💡 Solution & Explanation
Statement 1 is correct because Indian rulers under the Subsidiary Alliance stationed and financed British military contingents. Statement 2 is incorrect because rulers forfeited their external sovereignty and could not negotiate independently with other native states. Modern Indian history administrative policies are standard exam themes.
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