WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -British policy in Asia during the 19th century was chiefly concerned with expanding and protecting its hold on India, viewed as its most important colony and the key to the rest of Asia. The East India Company drove the expansion of the British Empire in Asia.

Detailed explanation-2: -After the Indian Rebellion, which began in 1857, the company was abolished, with the subcontinent coming under the direct control of the crown – known as the British Raj. “When Victoria came to the throne, Britain’s most important colony was India.

Detailed explanation-3: -India was the jewel in the crown of the British Empire. As well as spices, jewels and textiles, India had a huge population. Soldiering was an honourable tradition in India and the British capitalised on this. They regimented India’s manpower as the backbone of their military power.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.