COLONIALISM AND IMPERIALISM
IMPERIALISM IN ASIA
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India
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South Africa
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Australia
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Canada
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Detailed explanation-1: -Overview. Often described as the ‘Jewel in the Crown’, British India played a key role (economic, strategic, military) in the expansion and consolidation of British Empire.
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -India was referred to as the “Jewel of the Crown” because it was the most populous and prosperous British colony. The Industrial Revolution in Great Britain sparked a new desire for colonies to supply raw materials for British factories. India was known for its cotton and crops like indigo that are used to make cloth.
Detailed explanation-4: -India was considered “the Jewel in the crown” when it was part of the British Empire.