Question

Give the meaning of absentee sovereignty why was it resented by the Indians.

Answer 1

Absentee Sovereignty of the British rule was resented by the Indians. This meant that India was being ruled by the British government from England, unlike other empires, from a great distance. People felt that the revenue collected from them was not being utilized for their betterment but was drained to England.

Answer 2

Answer:

Absentee sovereignty :- It means that India was being ruled by the British government from thousands of miles.

The Indians felt that India's wealth was being drained to England and not utilised for their welfare.