The policy of ldquo paramountcy rdquo primarily aimed at ........

Ancient and Medival History Later Mughals and Advent of Europeans

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The policy of “paramountcy” primarily aimed at

Stopping all the wars that the East India Company was engaged in with the native princely states.

Suspending all subsidiary alliances with the princely courts.

Subordinating all European companies trading in India.

Making all Indian states accept the suzerainty of the British.

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Explanation:

Policy of paramountcy was designed to make all Indian states accept the suzerainty of the British.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 policy was followed by policies of subsidiary alliances; keeping British residents in courts etc.