Explain the system of subsidiary alliance?
Question: Explain the system of subsidiary alliance?
The Subsidiary Alliance was a system introduced by the British East India Company in India in the late 18th century. Under this system, Indian rulers were required to accept British protection and control over their foreign affairs in exchange for British military protection. The Indian rulers were also required to maintain a British military force in their territory and pay for its upkeep. The system allowed the British to extend their control over the Indian subcontinent and exploit its resources, while the Indian rulers were left with a weakened military and financial situation. The Subsidiary Alliance was a key factor in the eventual colonization of India by the British.
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