Who introduced the policy of 'paramounty' ? What did it mean ?
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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.
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Lord Hastings the Governor General from 1813 - 1823 introduced the policy of "paramountcy".
Under this, the Company claimed that its authority was paramount or supreme, hence its power was greater than that of Indian states.
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