Question

Explain the process of colonization?with reference to British colonization of india?

Answer 1

• When Britain came to Indian for trading in 17th century, India was ruled by the powerful Mughal Kingdom.

• Initially they were content with trading however invasion of Nadir Shah provided them the ammo to colonize India as the Mughal Empire became weak.

• British introduced Doctrine of Lapse to gobble up the kingdoms and colonize Indian subcontinent into a single unit.