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. ... Finally, through either annexation or vassalship, the British became the political rulers of India.

Answer 2

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. Finally, through either annexation or vassalship, the British became the political rulers of India.