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GK QUESTION#2628

What was a key effect on Indian states that joined Lord Wellesley’s Subsidiary Alliance?

  1. AGained stronger armies and foreign policy control
  2. BThey were effectively brought under British political influence and control, losing their independent foreign policy and often their military capacity.Correct answer
  3. CReceived rapid economic development
  4. DFormed a united resistance against the British
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B. They were effectively brought under British political influence and control, losing their independent foreign policy and often their military capacity.

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Under the Subsidiary Alliance, a ruler had to maintain Company troops and meet their expenses. The state’s freedom to make war or alliances was restricted by Company control.

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