Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Subsidiary Alliance of the Company had led to the disbandment of thousands of soldiers.
2.Pindaris were freebooters composed of both Muslim and Hindu bands.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: Pindaris were freebooters composed of both Muslim and Hindu bands.

  • The Subsidiary Alliance of the Company had led to the disbandment of thousands of soldiers and most of them joined them and swelled their numbers in central India.
  • The British proclaimed Pindari War.
  • But it turned out to be a war against Marathas and the outcome of this prolonged war (1811 to 1818) was that the whole of Central India came under British rule.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

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