Question

the British came as traders and became rulers explain the statement​

Answer 1

Answer:

The British had initially come to India in search of new markets for their goods and to conduct profitable trade in spices, cotton and silk. However, the Portuguese, French and Dutch were also in the fray. This resulted in intense trade rivalries which often took the form of military conflict.

Answer 2

Explanation:

the British had initially come to India in search of new markets for their goods and couduct profitable trade in spices,cotton and silk.