The British Residents in the courts of various princely states were 1 Political and commercial agent...........

Ancient and Medival History Later Mughals and Advent of Europeans

Download Solution PDF

The British Residents in the courts of various princely states were

1. Political and commercial agents of the East India Company.

2. Commanders of the troops of the forces instituted by the Subsidiary alliance.

3. Members of the British Cabinet who visited princely courts.

Select the correct answer using the codes below.

3 only

1 only

2&3 only

All the above

छोटे Courses बड़े Results

Master Later Mughals and Advent of Europeans

Prepare through Micro-courses

Try Now

Explanation:

Their job was to serve and further the interests of the Company.Through the Residents, the Company officials began interfering in the internal affairs of Indian states.They tried to decide who was to be the successor to the throne, and who was to be appointed in administrative posts.Sometimes the Company forced the states into a “subsidiary alliance”.The policy of placing residents and this interference was in contravention with the policy of non intervention of the British crown as it was agreed post-1858 Act.