WBCS.LIVE practice question

Who was the first Indian ruler to accept the 'Subsidiary Alliance' proposed by Lord Wellesley?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. The Nizam of Hyderabad
  2. The Nawab of Awadh
  3. The Peshwa Baji Rao II
  4. The Scindia of Gwalior

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: The Nizam of Hyderabad

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) The Nizam of Hyderabad šŸ“š Explanation: The Nizam of Hyderabad was the first to enter into a Subsidiary Alliance with the British in 1798. Under this system, the Indian ruler had to maintain a British contingent at his own expense and dismiss all other Europeans from his service. This policy allowed the British to effectively control the foreign affairs and defense of Indian states while expanding their political footprint without direct annexation.