Question

The Age of Imperialism in India began with the-
A Decline of the Mughal Empire
B Rise of independent states
C Coming of the English
D Coming of the Portuguese​

Answer 1

Answer:

The Age of Imperialism in India began with the-

Decline of the Mughal Empire.

Explanation:

SETTING THE STAGE

British economic interest in India began in the 1600s, when the British East India Company set up trading posts at Bombay, Madras, and Calcutta. At first, India's ruling Mughal Dynasty kept European traders under control. By 1707, however, the Mughal Empire was collapsing.