alleryStart learning →Why did the Nizam cede land under a subsidiary alliance?
ATo have an adopted heir recognised
BTo meet troop maintenance costs
CTo finance a claim over Bengal
DTo regain foreign-policy freedom
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. To meet troop maintenance costs
The Nizam ceded territories to help meet the maintenance costs of the British force.
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