Subsidiary alliance was a system devised by Lord Wellesley in 1798 All those who entered into such a...........

Ancient and Medieval History(HCS) Later Mughals and Advent of Europeans

Subsidiary alliance was a system devised by Lord Wellesley in 1798. All those who entered into such an alliance with the British had to accept certain terms and conditions.

1. The British would be responsible for protecting their ally from external and iinitial threats to their power.

2. In the territory of the ally a British armed contingent would be stationed and ally would provide resources for their maintenance.

3. The ally would enter into agreements, with other rulers or engage in warfare only with the permission of the British.

4. Ally may away with the alliance anytime at the disagreement ('::) V

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1 only

1 and 2 only

1, 2 and 3 only

2, 3 and 4 only

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Explanation:

- 1. Protection by the British: This statement is correct. The British assured protection to their allies from both external and internal threats.

- 2. Stationing of British Troops: This is accurate. A British armed contingent was stationed in the ally's territory, and the ally bore the costs of maintenance.

- 3. Restriction on Alliance’s Sovereignty: Correct. The ally required British permission for any agreements with other rulers and for engaging in warfare.

- 4. Ability to Dissolve the Alliance: Incorrect. Once in a subsidiary alliance, the ally could not unilaterally dissolve it.

Your analysis of the options is correct.

Option 3: 1, 2, and 3 only is the right answer.