The Subsidiary Alliance System, through which the British were responsible for protecting their Indian allies from external and internal threats to their power, was devised by:
The Subsidiary Alliance System, through which the British were responsible for protecting their Indian allies from external and internal threats to their power, was devised by: Correct Answer Lord Wellesley
The correct answer is Lord Wellesley.
- The Subsidiary Alliance System, through which the British were responsible for protecting their Indian allies from external and internal threats to their power, was devised by Lord Wellesley.
Key Points
- Subsidiary Alliance was a system of land revenue introduced by Lord Wellesley in 1798.
- The term "Subsidiary Alliance" was introduced by French Governor DupleixIt and was firstly used by Lord Wellesley who effectively institutionalized the policy of “non-intervention” which made the Nawab and Nizams subsidiary allies by signing almost 100 such treaties.
- Subsidiary Alliance
- The allies of the Indian state’s rulers were compelled to accept the permanent garrison of the British Army within their territories and to pay a subsidy for its maintenance.
- The Indian ruler could not employ any European in their service without prior approval of the British.
- They could not negotiate with any other Indian rulers without consulting the Governor-General.
- A British Resident was also stationed in the Indian Court.
Additional Information
- Lord Dalhousie
- He was appointed the Governor-General of India and Governor of Bengal on 12th January 1848.
- But, he is most remembered for the Doctrine of Lapse policy which many hold directly responsible for the Indian Revolt of 1857.
- Despite the Doctrine, many regard Lord Dalhousie as the 'Maker of modern India'.
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