Question

how did the East India Company subdue the Indian princess

Answer 1

The Indian princes were constantly at war with each other. They called the English merchants to help them in their fights. The people had no peace due to such constant fights. The rivalries helped the East India Company subdue the Indian princes one by one.

Answer 2

The British created such conditions that in every part of the country, the Indian rulers were fighting in themselves. The English merchants prompted the Indian princes to seek their help in the fights. This   created constant chaos and tension in the country. The power passed into the hands of British merchants and they became the rulers of the country