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Modern History

Prelims 2018

Which one of the following statements does not apply to the system of Subsidiary Alliance introduced by Lord Wellesley?

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Explanation

The correct answer is B, to secure a fixed income for the Company. The main focus was on military and political control rather than securing a fixed income for the Company. The system aimed at ensuring British dominance and security. It was also introduced to safeguard Indian states from perceived threat from Napoleon

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