Question

how did the commercial activities of the European lead to political domination of india?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The geo­graphical discoveries of the last quarter of the 15th century deeply affected the commercial relations of the different countries of the world and produced far-reaching consequences. The discovery of a new all-sea route from Europe to India via Cape of Good Hope by Vasco da Gama had far-reaching reper­cussions on the civilised world.

The arrival of the Portuguese in India was followed by the advent of other European communities and soon India’s coastal and maritime trade was monopolized by the Europeans.The European merchants who came to India during this period differed from the earlier foreign merchants and had the political and military support of their respective governments.