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Who was the first Indian ruler to accept the 'Subsidiary Alliance'?
Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.
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Correct answer and explanation
Correct answer: Nizam of Hyderabad
Explanation: ā Correct Answer: (C) Nizam of Hyderabad š Explanation: The Nizam of Hyderabad was the first Indian ruler to sign the Subsidiary Alliance treaty with the British in 1798. Under this system, the Indian state had to maintain a British force within its territory and pay for its upkeep. In return, the British promised to protect the state from internal and external threats. However, the state lost its independent foreign policy and could not employ any other Europeans without British consent.