Question

Explain the system of Subsidiary allaince. I will give thumbs up.

Answer 1

.An Indian ruler accepting the alliance had to maintain the british army and had to make the payments for the the upkeep of the troops. .If the ruler failed to make the payments a part of his territory was to be taken as penalty. .The ruler couldnot maintain any relation with other kingdoms without the approval of the british. .A British official called Resident was to be placed at the court of the ruler to look into all matters of the state. .The ruler would acknowledge the EEIC as the paramount power in India.