Which ruler accepted a subsidiary alliance with Wellesley's Company in 1798?
AThe Nizam of Hyderabad
BThe Nawab of Bengal
CThe Maharaja of Punjab
DThe Peshwa at Pune
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. The Nizam of Hyderabad
The Nizam of Hyderabad accepted the subsidiary alliance in 1798.
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