Question

How did colonial rulers destroy the forest

Answer 1

The main causes of deforestation in India during the British period was the pressure of British government to grow commercial crops like jute,sugar etc. which were required to meet the industrial requirements in Britain.

Hope this information will clear your doubts about the destruction of forests.

Answer 2

Answer:

colonial rulers use forest for their own benifits

they grow only specific type of trees in forest which they require to make ships and railways

for ex Britishers grow oak trees

Explanation:

so they did mass cutting of trees for satisfying needs