Which of the following Indian states was the first to sign a subsidiary alliance with the British Wh...........

General Studies (CPO) History

Which of the following Indian states was the first to sign a subsidiary alliance with the British

What was the state?

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SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 2

Hyderabad

Kochin

Travancore

Maratha

- The subsidiary alliance was introduced by Lord Wellesley to bring Indian states under British control.

- The first state to officially sign a subsidiary alliance was Hyderabad in 1798.

- Hyderabad agreed to station British troops and follow British diplomatic and military direction.

- Kochin and Travancore also entered alliances, but after Hyderabad and under different circumstances.

- The Maratha states resisted and only joined later under pressure, not as the first.

Correct Answer: Option 1 - Hyderabad

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