WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -India’s cotton was of exceptional quality and its value increased from 40 million rupees to 60 million rupees in 20 years. Thus, the British considered India to be its “Jewel in the Crown” because of its location, resources and population, out of which they could earn huge amounts of revenue.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 1858 India formally became a direct possession of the British Crown, and become known as the Jewel in the Crown. To justify their rule, the British argued that they were going to bring superior European culture and political institutions into a backward continent.

Detailed explanation-3: -Why was India the “Jewel in the Crown” of the British Empire? India was the jewel in the British Empire because at that time India was rich in spices, silk, indigo, gold, cotton and other products.

Detailed explanation-4: -India was considered the “Jewel” of the British Empire, because it had so much potential for profit through its raw materials (tea, indigo, coffee, cotton, jute, and opium) and its large potential market (population of 300 million).

Detailed explanation-5: -: something that is the most valuable, important, or admired among others of its kind. He owns several successful businesses but this company is the jewel in the crown.