Which one of the following was <strong>not</strong> included in the terms and conditions of Subsidiary Alliance System of Lord Wellesley?
- A. The British would protect their ally.
- B. The ally was free to enter into agreements with other rulers or engage in warfare. ✓
- C. In the territory of the ally, a British armed contingent would be stationed.
- D. The ally would have to provide resources for the maintenance of the British armed contingent.
Correct Answer: B. The ally was free to enter into agreements with other rulers or engage in warfare.
Explanation
Under the Subsidiary Alliance, the allied Indian state lost its sovereignty in external affairs; it was explicitly prohibited from negotiating with other rulers or engaging in warfare without British consent.
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