What was the practice of few Indian states enjoying some form of control over their internal affairs as long as they accepted British supremacy called?
Paramountcy
The practice of **Paramountcy** allowed some **Indian princely states** to retain a degree of autonomy while accepting British rule. These states had their own rulers but were indirectly controlled by the British through **Resident Officers** and treaties.
Incorrect options: (a) Princely states were under paramountcy but the term itself does not explain the concept. (c) Provinces were directly ruled by the British, unlike princely states. (d) Princely rulers were the monarchs but paramountcy refers to the system under which they operated.
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Who said the above lines (words)?
