Why did the British Want to Rule India?
Why did the British want to rule India?
Reason Behind the British Wanting to Rule India
India was a land of richness back then when Britain came to India. India was rich with spices, cardamom, wheat, and many other supplies. The major cause of colonization by Britain was to loot this abundant wealth. But when Britain established its colony in India, it began to utilize Indians as their servants and slaves. Even Indian military officers were underpaid. British colonialism was started with the establishment of trade with the Zamorins and the British East India Company. Gradually, the East India Company began to interfere in the political matters, and it led to a revolt known as the First War of Indian Independence. But it was a failure due to the lack of unity among Indians, and it led to the Queen’s proclamation, which made India a direct colony under the rule of the then British queen, Elizabeth. The arrival of Britain also gave Indians a variety of foreign crops like cashew nut, tapioca, and many others from foreign countries. Britain used the Indian military for World War 1. The trade route opened by Britain helped to increase its wealth. Britain built roads and railways to increase their wealth flow from trade through roadways.
– Written By Edutuber Mallu
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