Question

what is meant by paramountcy?

Answer 1

Paramountcy is the state of being paramount; the highest rank or authority.

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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.