Question

Explain the claim of Paramountcy in simple language.

Answer 1

Under Lord Hastings, the East India Company pursued territorial expansion and  policy of 'paramountcy'   to state that British  power was more than any Indian state. Under this claim, they justified their annexation of other territories.
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Answer 2

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⭕Under Lord Hastings (governor general from 1813 to 1823) a new policy "paramountacy" was initiated.

⭕According to this, company claimed that it's authority was Paramount or Supreme hence its power was greater than that of Indian states.

⭕In order to protect its interest, it was justified in an annexing or threatening to annex any Indian kingdom.

⭕This view continued to guide later British policies as well.