Name: The Doctrine of Lapse and Annexation of Awadh
Uploaded: 2019-07-19
Duration: 5 min 21 s
Description: How did Lord Dalhousie and the Doctrine of Lapse lay the foundation for empire-building in India? You’ll be fascinated to learn the reasons!

Question

How did the British benefit by Subsidiary Alliance and Annexation Policy?

Accepted Answer

The Subsidiary Alliance helped the British to maintain strong armies in different parts of the subcontinent at the expense of its allies without spending any money. This policy also helped the British to intervene in the internal affairs of the allies through British Residents. It also helped the British eliminate other European competitors as the allies were not allowed to maintain friendly relations with any other foreign power. Hyderabad was the first kingdom where Wellesley introduced the Subsidiary Alliance.

The Policy of Annexation helped the British to take over any kingdom without a biological male heir without any war. Moreover, the Subsidiary Alliance often removed the external and internal threats for the native rulers. Consequently, they became irresponsible and misgovernance was rampant in their kingdoms. The British also took over kingdoms like Awadh on the pretext of putting an end to misgovernance.

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