INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

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The British Governor General, who formulated the policy of Subsidiary Alliance with regard to Indian powers was
A
Warren Hastings
B
Lord Wellesley
C
Lord William Bentick
D
Lord Dalhousie
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The subsidiary alliance in India was planned by Lord Wellesley, but this term was introduced by French Governor Dupleix. An Indian ruler entering into Subsidiary Alliance with the British had to dissolve his own armed forces and accept British forces in his territory.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 1798, Lord Wellesley arrived in India as Governor General. His objective was to establish the British Dominion all over India. For this he signed the Subsidiary Alliance with many Indian rulers.

Detailed explanation-3: –The subsidiary alliance in India was planned by Lord Wellesley, the Governor-General of India from 1798 to 1805.

Detailed explanation-4: -Explanation: The Nizam of Hyderabad was the first Indian ruler who joined the subsidiary Alliance.

Detailed explanation-5: -The doctrine of subsidiary alliance was introduced by Lord Wellesley, British Governor-General in India from 1798 to 1805. As per the system, Indian rulers were not allowed to have their independent armed force.

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