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Which Indian princely state was the first to accept the "Subsidiary Alliance" offered by Lord Wellesley?
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Correct answer: Hyderabad
Explanation: ā Correct Answer: B) Hyderabad š Explanation: The Nizam of Hyderabad was the first to enter into a formal Subsidiary Alliance with the British in 1798. Under this system, the Indian ruler had to maintain a British force at his expense and station a British Resident at his court. In return, the British promised to protect the state against any internal or external aggression, effectively ending its independent foreign policy.