Who among the following devised the system of ‘Subsidiary Alliance’?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Lord Wellesley.
- The system of ‘Subsidiary Alliance’ was devised by Lord Wellesley, who served as the Governor-General of India from 1798 to 1805. The Subsidiary Alliance was aimed at establishing a strong foothold for the British East India Company in India by forming alliances with Indian princely states.
- This policy led to the expansion of British influence in India and resulted in the annexation of several Indian states, contributing to the consolidation of British power on the subcontinent.