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Which British Governor-General initiated the policy of 'Paramountcy' to assert British dominance over Indian states?
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Lord Dalhousie
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- Lord Dalhousie
- Lord William Bentinck
- Lord Hastings
- Lord Lytton
Explanation & Context
Lord Hastings expanded British control and asserted paramountcy over Indian states during his tenure as Governor-General (1813-1823).
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