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The Subsidiary Alliance system had which of the following conditions for the allied Indian rulers?

1. They were allowed to maintain their own independent armies.
2. They had to keep a British Resident in their court.
3. They were free to enter into alliances with other Indian rulers without British consent.
4. They were not required to pay any revenue to the British.

Correct answer: They had to keep a British Resident in their court.

Solution

Under the Subsidiary Alliance, Indian rulers had to accept a British Resident in their court and could not maintain independent foreign relations. This was a major tool of British political control.

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