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प्रश्न
Answer the following question briefly:
With reference to the Subsidiary Alliance System perfected by Lord Wellesley, answer the following:
The Subsidiary Alliance proved very beneficial for the British. Explain.
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उत्तर
The Subsidiary Alliance proved very advantageous for the British like:
- The British maintained large armies at the expense of the Indian rulers.
- The British acquired valuable territories as subsidiary payment. This led to the expansion of the British Empire in India and an increase in its resources.
- The influence of European rivals, especially the French, was excluded from the courts of the Indian rulers.
- The British controlled the foreign policy of the Subsidiary states.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Fill in the blanks:
In 1765, Awadh was returned to ________ but _________ and _________ were taken away and given to __________.
State whether the following is true or false:
The Carnatic Wars were fought between the British and the French.
Answer the following question briefly:
With reference to the Treaty of Allahabad and its impact, answer the following:
Mention the terms of the agreement between Robert Clive and Shuja-ud-Daulah in this treaty.
In 1765 the British signed treaties with The Nawab of Awadh. Mention any two important terms of this treaty.
In 1765 the British signed treaties with the Mughal emperor. Mention any two important terms of this treaty.
Fill in the blank:
_____________ adopted three methods to make the British the paramount power in India.
Fill in the blank:
Dalhousie annexed Awadh on the grounds of ____________.
Match the Column:
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Subsidiary Alliance | (a) Ruler of the Sikh kingdom |
| 2. Hyder Ali | (b) paramount power in India |
| 3. Ranjit Singh | (c) Ruler of Mysore |
| 4. The doctrine of Lapse | (d) Lord Wellesley |
| 5. English East India Company | (e) Lord Dalhousie |
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
Why did Peshwa Baji Rao II sign the Subsidiary Alliance?
Did the Doctrine of Lapse method have an advantage for the Indian rulers? Why?
