Question

Why did the British Stand to gain through the system of subsidiary alliance

Answer 1

Explanation:

The British gained both territorially and financially through the system of subsidiary alliance. ... Failure to make the payment resulted in a portion of their territory being taken away by the British. Thus, it led to revenues for the Company as well as annexation of large territories.

Answer 2

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Question:

Why did the British stand to gain through the system of subsidiary alliance?

Answer:

• The subsidiary arrangement was very advantageous to the British.
• They could maintain a large army at the cost of the Indian rulers.
• They indirectly controlled the defence and foreign affairs of the protected ally.
• They could also overthrow the ruler and annex his territories whenever they wished to.
• Also the 'Resident' could interfare in the internal affairs of the kingdom to further the interests of the Company.

Because of these facilities and advantages the British stand to gain through the system of subsidiary alliance.

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