Question

How did the British legitimise their annexation policies​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Other than direct conquest the British had 3 other main methods of annexation of Indian states. 2) Subsidiary Alliance-Under this system the ruler of a native state had to give up or reduce his own army and pay the British for the maintenance of British troops in the state and being guaranteed protection.

Answer 2

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