Question

The policy of ‘Security cell’ is related with

• A. Warren Hastings
• B. Lord Dalhousie
• C. Henry Lawrence
• D. Lord Hastings

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Warren Hastings

• The policy of ‘Security Cell” is related to Warren Hastings and Wellesley.

• Warren Hastings fought with Mysore and Marathas to achieve status equivalent to other Indian states.

• During this time the company tried to form buffer state (also known as Ring Fence) with an aim to protect its state from Afghans and Marathas.

• Thus, they agreed to protect Awadh on the condition that the Nawab of Oudh will bear the expenses.

• The main aim of Wellesley was to enforce Indian states to rely on his army power.