Question

How did ruling families try to negotiate with the Company to protect their interests? ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Many ruling families tried to negotiate with the Company to protect their interests but they failed. Let us take the example of Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi. After the death of her husband, she wanted her adopted son to be recognized as the heir to the kingdom. Similarly, Nana Saheb who was the adopted son of Peshwa Baji Rao II, wanted his father’s pension when the Peshwa died. But the Company always turned down such requests.

Answer 2

Answer:

Indian ruling families signed subsidiary alliance with Britishers thinking that there interest will be protected. But later they got trapped and British got control over their territory.

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