History & Civics
What was the Subsidiary Alliance? Mention two states brought under the British control using the Subsidiary Alliance.
Answer
The Subsidiary Alliance was an agreement introduced by Lord Wellesley. Under this system, the Indian rulers were made to accept the permanent stationing of British forces in their territory and pay for their maintenance. In return, the British promised to protect the rulers from external attacks. The Indian rulers lost their independence and became dependent on the British.
Two states brought under the British control using the Subsidiary Alliance were Awadh and Hyderabad.
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