Question

What is lapse of paramountcy in simple words??

Answer 1

Lapse of paramountcy was another policy of the company. In this the company stated that he was supreme or paramount and he could annex any state the company wished.

Answer 2

Instrument of Accession was the legal document by which the princely states acceded to India or Pakistan. Once the instrument of accession was accepted by the President of India in due process, the princely state had a lapse of its paramountcy.

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