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GK QUESTION#2660

Under the Subsidiary Alliance system introduced by the British, what was a key obligation imposed on allied Indian rulers?

  1. AThey could form independent military alliances without British approval
  2. BThey were exempt from paying any tribute or revenue to the British
  3. CThey retained complete control over foreign affairs
  4. DThey had to keep a British Resident in their courtCorrect answer
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D. They had to keep a British Resident in their court

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Allied rulers had to accept a British Resident at their court. They could not independently declare war or form alliances without Company approval.

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