INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
PRE INDUSTRIAL EUROPE
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China
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South Africa
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India
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Australia
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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 was referred to as the “Jewel of the Crown” because it was the most populous and prosperous British colony.
Detailed explanation-3: -If your mind wanders to an India of regal maharajas, grand palaces and mystical temples, then it’s Rajasthan you’ve been dreaming of!
Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -Dutch, British, French, Danish, and Norwegians established trading posts in India in the early 17th century. After the American revolution, the British gained strong control in India, and by 1850, India became known as The Jewel in the British Crown.