Which one of the following was NOT a feature of the Subsidiary Alliance of Lord Wellesley ........

History (NDA) Modern History ( 1857-1947)

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Which one of the following was NOT a feature of the Subsidiary Alliance of Lord Wellesley?

The British were responsible for protecting the ally from any external threats.

All internal threats were to be handled by the ally alone, with no help from the British.

The ally was to provide resources for maintaining a British armed contingent stationed in its territory.

The ally could not enter into any agreement with other rulers without the permission of the British.

Explanation:

The Subsidiary Alliance System was “Non-Intervention Policy” used by Lord Wellesley who was the Governor-General (1798-1805) to establish British Empire in India.

This system states that every ruler in India should accept to pay a subsidy to the British for the maintenance of British army and protection from their enemies.

Key points of the Subsidiary Alliance -
1. The allies of Indian state’s ruler were compelled to accept the permanent garrison of British Army within their territories and to pay a subsidy for its maintenance.
2. The Indian ruler could not employ any European in their service without prior approval of British.
3. They could not negotiate with any other Indian rulers without consulting the Governor-General.