WHAT IS SUBSIDIARY ALLIANCE,PARAMOUNTCY AND DOCTRINE OF LAPSE?
SUBSIDARY ALLIANCE:
This was introduced by Wellesley.According to this the indian rulers were not allowed to have their own armed forces.They were protected by the Company's forces but had to pay for them .If any ruler failed to make the payment, a part of his territory would be taken away as penalty.
PARAMOUNTACY:
Under Hastings a new policy of paramountacy was initiated.The Compant claimed its authority was paramount or supreme,and its power was greater than the indian rulers.So they decided that they could annex or threaten to annex any kingdom.
DOCTRINE OF LAPSE:
This policy was introduced by Dalhousie.According to this policy,if an Indian ruler died without a male heir his kingdom would be annexed. hope this helps...