Initial Phase
- The ‘Ring Fence’ or non-interference policy was in place between 1757 and 1813.
- They made every effort to remain inside a ring fence throughout this time. In other words, they avoided interfering with other people’s concerns in an effort to boost their position in a certain area.
The reality on the ground was a major factor in their pursuit of this approach. The British were not yet powerful enough to confront all or even several of the Indian powers at once, despite being one of India’s most formidable armies at the time. However, the English started to establish themselves as India’s dominant force throughout this initial stage.
What is the Policy of Paramountcy?
The Paramountcy policy was put into place by Lord Wellesley in the early nineteenth century (1800-1825). This was one of the methods the British employed to establish their dominance and interfere with the administration of Indian states. As a result of this policy, the British East India Company assumed supreme legal and political authority, and in order to safeguard its interests, it authorized the acquisition of any Indian territory.
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