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Consider the following statements concerning the specific provisions of Lord Wellesley's Subsidiary Alliance system: I: An Indian ruler entering the alliance was obliged to maintain a British-commanded troop contingent within their territory, supported either financially or through the cession of territory to the British. II: The 'protected state' was required to sever connections with other European powers, particularly the French, and disband its indigenous army. III: The treaty permitted the protected state to freely establish political contacts with other Indian powers to resolve regional disputes without external interference. IV: A British Resident was to be stationed at the court of the protected state, and the paramount power retained the explicit right to interfere in the state's internal administrative affairs. Which of the statements given above accurately reflect the conditions imposed on Indian rulers?
- 1Statements I, II and IV Only
- 2Statements I, III and IV Only
- 3Statements II, III and IV Only
- 4Statements I and II Only✓
Correct answer
Statements I and II Only
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