The first State brought under Wellesley's Subsidiary Alliance in 1798 was :
Verified Answer
A. Oudh
B. Tanjore
C. Surat
D. Hyderabad
Explanation:
Lord Wellesley introduced the Subsidiary Alliance system in 1798. The Nizam of Hyderabad was the first Indian ruler to accept this alliance in the same year, agreeing to host a British force and pay for its maintenance in exchange for protection. Option A (Oudh) accepted in 1801, and Option B (Tanjore) in 1799. Option C (Surat) was annexed in 1800.