In which of the following years, did the Nawab of Awadh accept the Subsidiary Alliance, introduced by Lord Wellesley, Governor General of British India?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 1801.
In 1801, under pressure from Lord Wellesley, the Nawab of Awadh accepted the Subsidiary Alliance, a policy introduced by the British to establish indirect control over Indian states. As a result, the Nawab had to disband his own army and allow British troops to be stationed in Awadh, while also ceding large portions of territory to the British East India Company.