Question

give a short note on the steps taken by the colonial rulers they will the economic growth of India

Answer 1

Around the 18th Century a number of significant events took place in the world. One such event was the Industrial Revolution which took place in England. It gradually spread to other countries of Europe also. You must have read about the Industrial Revolution that took place in England, and also read about the discovery of new sea and trade routes. One such sea route to India was discovered by a Portuguese called Vasco da Gama in 1498. As a result, the English, French, Portuguese and the Dutch came to India for trade. They also used it to spread missionary activities in India. Do you know that the beginning of modern period in Indian history began with the coming of these European powers to India? In this lesson you will be reading about the coming of the British to India and the impact it had on the economic, social and cultural spheres as well.

Answer 2

Around the 18th Century a number of significant events took place in the world. One

such event was the Industrial Revolution which took place in England. It gradually

spread to other countries of Europe also. You must have read about the Industrial

Revolution that took place in England, and also read about the discovery of new

sea and trade routes. One such sea route to India was discovered by a Portuguese

called Vasco da Gama in 1498. As a result, the English, French, Portuguese and

the Dutch came to India for trade. They also used it to spread missionary activities

in India. Do you know that the beginning of modern period in Indian history began

with the coming of these European powers to India? In this lesson you will be reading

about the coming of the British to India and the impact it had on the economic, social

and cultural spheres as well.