History • Modern IndiaMedium
Consider the following statements regarding the Subsidiary Alliance system introduced by Lord Wellesley: 1. The Indian ruler accepting the alliance had to disband his native armed forces and maintain a British contingent within his territory at his own expense. 2. The allied ruler was permitted to enter into diplomatic treaties with other regional powers without prior British consent. 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 states under the Subsidiary Alliance were required to support a British garrison and maintain a British Resident at their court. Statement 2 is incorrect because participating rulers surrendered their external sovereignty entirely, being prohibited from waging war or negotiating with other states without British arbitration.
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