WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE AGE OF IMPERIALISM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
India was a ____ of Great Britain.
A
colony
B
sphere of influence
C
protectorate
D
predator
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -From 1757, Britain increased its control of India through the East India Company . From 1858 onwards, the British government directly ruled India, and it became known as the British Raj.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer–The British came to India for trade and to establish colonies. They also wanted to spread Christianity throughout the country. Answer-British rule had a profound effect on India. The British introduced Western ideas and culture, which changed the country forever.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: The total number of years that the British ruled India comes out to approximately 89 years. After the battle of Plassey in 1757, the British established their dominance, which is also referred to as colonialism, in India.

Detailed explanation-4: -Few countries inflicted such deep wounds as Britain did during its centuries-long colonial rule of India. Understanding the history of colonialism and its consequences is therefore essential if one is to understand the predicaments of nations today.

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