Question

Write a short note on subsidiary alliance....​

Answer 1

Answer:

Subsidiary Alliance

Subsidiary Alliance was introduced by lord Wellesley. According to the terms of it, the Indian rulers signing the Alliance had to

• Station and pay for a british army in their states and disband their own armies.

• expel all non- English foreigners from their court.

• Accept a British Resident in their court.

• in return the British promised to protect Indian ruler against any invasion from outside power.