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Indian History
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The 'Subsidiary Alliance' forced an Indian ruler to:
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Maintain a British army at his own expense
Quiz Options
- Maintain a British army at his own expense
- Cede all his territory
- Pay tribute to France
- Disband his own army entirely
Explanation & Context
Under the Subsidiary Alliance, Indian rulers had to accept the stationing of a British army within their territories and pay for its maintenance, effectively compromising their sovereignty.
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