Question

Explain subsidiary alliances with the help of examples.
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Answer 1

Some British states were brought under the British control without actually annexing them. This was done by following the subsidiary alliance introduced by lord Wellesley.

Answer 2

Explanation: Subsidiary Alliance as the term suggest was a method of annexation introduced by the British in India

• Here,the kings and Nawabs had to pay a subsidiary amount(very high rate)to the British
• The British in turn would protect this Nawab from attacks from their enemies.The amount was taken in order to maintain such a large standing army
• This alliance did not allow the Nawabs and kings to have their own independent army.
• If they failed the pay the amount,then a part of their kingdom would be annexed.

The first few  rulers who entered this alliance was

1. Nawab of Hyderabad
2. Tipu Sultan
3. The Nawab of Awadh