In 1769 Hyderabad city became the formal capital of the Nizams. In response to regular threats from Hyder Ali (Dalwai of Mysore), Baji Rao I (Peshwa of the Maratha Empire), and Basalath Jung (Asif Jah II's elder brother, who was supported by the Marquis de Bussy-Castelnau), the Nizam signed a subsidiary alliance with the East India Company in 1798, allowing the British Indian Army to occupy Bolarum (modern Secunderabad) to protect the state's borders, for which the Nizams paid an annual maintenance to the British. COUNT 5
QSN1 Whom did the Nizam ally with in the late 18th century? ANS1 East India Company QSN2 What was the title of Baji Rao I? ANS2 Peshwa of the Maratha Empire QSN3 What was the title of Hyder Ali? ANS3 Dalwai of Mysore QSN4 Which military occupied Hyderabad city in a protection role? ANS4 British Indian Army QSN5 In what year did Hyderabad become the capital of Nizams? ANS5 1769