Prelims · 2 Modern India · 2.3 Governors-General and Viceroys

2.3.2 Wellesley, Minto I and Lord Hastings: paramountcy established

Wellesley built British supremacy by alliances and war, Minto I and Barlow consolidated, and Lord Hastings (1813–23) completed the subjugation of the Marathas and declared British paramountcy.

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Key terms

  • Wellesley
  • Fort William College
  • Barlow
  • Vellore
  • Minto I
  • Charter Act 1813
  • Lord Hastings
  • Pindaris
  • paramountcy
  • press

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