Question

Which one of the following statements does not apply to the system of Subsidiary Alliance
introduced by Lord Wellesley?
a) To maintain a large standing army at other’s expense
b) To keep India safe from Napoleonic danger
c) To secure a fixed income for the Company
d) To establish British paramountcy over the Indian States

Answer 1

(d) To establish British paramountcy over the Indian States
Lord Wellesley introduced the system of Subsidiary Alliance.

As per the policy, it is duly applicable to establish the British paramountcy over Indian States.

The British rule slowly got spread in India that finally ruled all along till 1947.

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Answer 2

The correct answer for your question is option (B)-to keep India safe from Napoleonic danger.

The period of Lord Wellesly in India is the time period in which a large scale expansion of British rule took place with help of many Indian rulers.Lord Richard Wellesly was the successor of Lord Clive refined the policy of forming subsidiary alliance.  

According to the term and conditions of the subsidiary alliance,  

• Any native ruler who accepts the treaty would have to accept British forces in his territory and accept the maintenance cost of the Army.  
• The rulers have no authority to invade or declare war on other powers with the authentication of British.  
• The ruler would accept the EIC as paramount power of India.  
• In return, the EIC would protect the ruler from invasion or potential danger.

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