History · British Rule in India

The Subsidiary Alliance was a system devised by Lord Wellesley in 1798. Which of the following terms and conditions had to be accepted by those who entered into this alliance? 1. The British would be responsible for protecting their ally from external and internal threats. 2. A British armed contingent would be stationed in the territory of the ally, and the ally would provide resources for its maintenance. 3. The ally could enter into agreements with other rulers or engage in warfare only with the permission of the British. 4. The ally could walk away from the alliance at any time in case of a disagreement. Choose the correct answer from the options given below: