History Ch - 2 From Trade to Territory (The Company Establishes Power) — Social Studies STD 8 — Question

The policy of paramountcy was introduced by Lord Hastings, the Governor-General of India. According to this policy:
1. The British authority was considered supreme over all Indian states.
2. The Company could interfere in the internal matters of Indian kingdoms.
3. It justified the annexation of territories if rulers were seen as a threat or failed to follow British interests.
This policy helped the British to expand their control and dominate princely states across India.