Question

Diss the methods adopted by wellesley for expansion of british power in india

Answer 1

The main method adopted by Lord Wellesley was the subsidiary alliance. According to this system, every ruler in India had to accept to pay a subsidy to the British for the maintenance of British army. In return, the British would protect them from their enemies which gave British enormous expansion. He forced many rulers into signing this contract. Gradually, the Indian rulers lost their powers to the Resident.

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