alleryStart learning →Which Governor-General is especially associated with extending subsidiary alliances?
ALord Cornwallis
BLord Dalhousie
CWarren Hastings
DLord Wellesley
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Lord Wellesley
Wellesley used subsidiary alliances to extend Company control over Indian states.
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