Question

Who among the following negotiated Subordinate Alliances of 1817-18 with the Princely States of Rajputana?

• A. David Ochterlony
• B. Charles Metcalf
• C. Arthur Wellesley
• D. John George

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Charles Metcalf

• Lord Hastings (1813-1823) sought to impose British Paramountcy in India for which suppression of the Marathas and the Pindaris was essential.

• He looked upon the Rajputana states as his natural allies against the Marathas and the Pindaris.

• Charles Metcalf was entrusted with the duty of negotiating alliances with princely states of Rajputana.