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प्रश्न
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
What was the main objective of the Subsidiary Alliance system?
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उत्तर
The subsidiary Alliance system was a method perfected by Lord Wellesley to subjugate Indian powers without the cost and bother/trouble of war. Any Indian ruler whose security was threatened was encouraged to seek help from and enter into an alliance with the British, who promised to protect the ruler from external attacks and internal revolts. The Indian ruler had to accept certain terms and conditions.
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