Question
Which one of the following statements does not apply to the system of Subsidiary Alliance introduced by Lord Wellesley?
(a) To maintain a large standing army at other's expense
(b) To keep India safe from Napoleonic danger
(c) To secure a fixed income for the Company
(d) To establish British paramountcy over the Indian States
Answer:
C
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Explanation:
The system of Subsidiary Alliance introduced by Lord Wellesley aimed to establish British paramountcy over the Indian states and secure a fixed income for the British East India Company. Under this system, the Indian states were required to maintain British forces in their territories, which would be paid for by the states themselves. This allowed the Company to ensure a regular source of revenue and control over the states.