Consider the following statements about the British policy of Subsidiary Alliance:
- It was introduced by Lord Wellesley to control Indian princely states.
- It allowed Indian states to maintain their own armies under British supervision.
- States under this alliance were protected by British troops.
- The Nizam of Hyderabad was the first ruler to accept the Subsidiary Alliance.
Which of the above statements are correct?
1
1, 2, and 4
2
2 and 3
3
1, 3, and 4
4
All of the above