The Subsidiary Alliance system was introduced by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Subsidiary Alliance system was introduced by:
A. Lord Wellesley
B. Warren Hastings
C. Lord Cornwallis
D. Lord Dalhousie
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
It was a diplomatic strategy to bring Indian states under British control.

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