Question

what is claim of paramountacy
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Answer 1

Answer:

The claim to paramountcy:

Under Lord Hastings (Governor General from 1813 to 1823) a new policy of “paramountcy” was initiated. Under this, the Company claimed that its authority was paramount or supreme, hence its power was greater than that of Indian states.

Answer 2

Answer:

The claim to paramountcy:

Under Lord Hastings (Governor General from 1813 to 1823) a new policy of “paramountcy” was initiated. Under this, the Company claimed that its authority was paramount or supreme, hence its power was greater than that of Indian states..