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Examine the provisions of ?Subsidiary Alliance System? devised by Lord Wellesley in 1798 for India.

Answer:

Following point examine the provision of Subsidiary Alliance System

(1) The British would be responsible for protecting their ally from external and internal threats to their power.

(2) In the territory of the ally, a British armed contingent would be stationed.

(3) The ally would have to provide the resources for maintaining this contingent.

(4) The ally could enter into agreements with other ruler or engage in warfare only with the permission of the British.

(5) The ally had to keep the resident who was the representative of the Governor General and was not under direct British rule.