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What are the main clauses of the subsidary alliance system

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Subsidiary alliance system was a concept introduced by the East India Company. The idea of subsidiary alliance system was first introduced by Lord Wellesley, who was the first Governor General of Bengal during 1798- 1805.

In this system, every Indian ruler had to pay a subsidy to East India Company for the maintenance of British army which was kept in his kingdom.

Those who paid the subsidy, their kingdoms were protected by the British army at the time of foreign attacks.