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Which of the following statement is not true regarding the Policy of Paramountcy? 1) Company claim its authority was Paramount or supreme. 2) Co’s power was great than that of Indian state. 3)This policy was imposed by Cornwallis 4)Under this policy or to protect its interest they can annexed or threaten any Indian kingdom.

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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.In order to protect its interests, it was justified in annexing or threatening to annex any Indian kingdom. This view CONTINUED to guide later British policies as well.



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