Q. Consider the following treaties:

1. Treaty with Hyderabad (1820)
2. Treaty of Bassein (1802)
3. Treaty of Allahabad (1765)

Which of the above conformed to the Policy of Ring-Fence adopted by the British East India Company?
Answer: Only 3
Notes: The Treaty with Hyderabad (1820) reflects the Policy of Subordinate Isolation, not the Policy of Ring-Fence. The Treaty of Bassein (1802) has elements of Ring-Fence but aligns more closely with the Subordinate Isolation policy. The Treaty of Allahabad (1765) clearly conforms to the Policy of Ring-Fence as it granted the British revenue collection rights in Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa while making Awadh a buffer state.