Summary: the changing dynamics of power, the British policy shifted towards a more aggressive form of imperialism under the guise of maintaining paramountcy in India. The British rule in India was characterized by the rule of one people over another, with policies dictated by the interests of the British rather than the Indians. The establishment of British empire in India was influenced by unforeseen factors but also by a deliberate adoption of imperialistic policies. Despite the initial reluctance of the British authorities to expand dominions, wars and conquests led to the gradual shift towards an aggressive imperialistic approach in India. The concept of paramountcy cum imperialism became the cornerstone of British policy in India during the period, with a fine line between the exercise of authority and aggressive expansion of territories. The progression towards aggressive imperialism was evident in the policies of British governors, from Lord Hastings to his successors, exemplifying the culmination of this shift in British rule in India.