Question

Discuss the impact of the colonial rule of india

Answer 1

1)India was one the richest countries in the world during 17th and 18th centuries.Britain looted us like hell.From a thriving economy a dependent economy was made.

British industrial revolution of textile was boosted by Indian raw material.Britain's forex came from labour of Indians working in tea and sugarcane plantations in carribean and India.

2)British army was a formidable force worldwide because of huge Indian populace in army.Their contributions were not recognised.Although in Independent India,we are now start recognising their contributions.