Who was the French Governor-General who initiated the policy of ‘Subsidiary Alliance’ like diplomacy before Wellesley?
A. Joseph François Dupleix
B. Jean Law
C. Thomas Arthur, Comte de Lally
D. Bertrand-François Mahé de La Bourdonnais
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Dupleix, the French Governor in India (1742-1754), used the policy of supporting rival claimants to the thrones of Hyderabad and Carnatic, placing French nominees, which was a precursor to the Subsidiary Alliance.
Explanation:
The Calcutta Killings (Great Calcutta Killings) occurred in August 1946, following the Direct Action Day, resulting in widespread communal violence.
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