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Who was the man behind the Military Aid System? What were its conditions?

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It was Lord Wellesley that introduced the Military Aid System, in 1728. The rulers who agreed to this system had to accept certain conditions.

  • The ruler of the principality should maintain a permanent army of the Company in his land.
  • The expenses for this army should be borne by the ruler.
  • The rulers who join this system must not make any alliance with other countries or go to war without permission from the British
  • The Company will be responsible for the safety of the ruler and his kingdom. The principality should, maintain a British Resident in his capital.
  • Resident is the official designation for the representative of the Governor General. A Resident is appointed in places where there is no direct British rule.


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