Question

how did the British rule influence the process of low making

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.

OBJECTIVES

After studying this lesson, you will be able to:

discuss the reasons for the British to come to India;

identify the various methods used by the British to colonize India;

study the economic impact during the British rule;

describe the British impact on Indian society and culture; and

identify the reasons for the protest movements that took place under their rule

before the revolt of 1857.

Answer 2

In the 18th century, India was an advanced civilisation and the rulers regarded the British with disdain. Men like Robert Clive, of the British  East India Company, combined military prowess with a ruthless ambition, and became fabulously wealthy. With wealth came power, and traders took control of huge swaths of India.