the British come as traders and become rulers explain
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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 with Explanation:
⇒ British as the traders:
In 1750s, British came to India as traders. They had a great competition with the French who were also trading in India. They decisively defeated the French army in the Battle of Wandiwash in 1760 and gained almost complete rule over the Indian Sub-Continent. The splendour and wealth of the Mughals attracted the British, and the decline of Mughals paved way for the British to take over India completely.
⇒ British as the rulers:
The East-India Company established its military and political supremacy in India with the help of the British Army, along with local sepoys, fought many battles against the local rulers such as the:
- Battle of Plassey(1757) with Nawab Siraj-ud-Daula of Bengal.
- Battle of Buxar(1764) with Mir Qasim Nawab of Bengal, the Nawab of Awadh Shuja-ud-Daula, and the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II.
- Battle of Seringapatam(1799) with Tipu Sultan.
On 1st of November, 1858, Queen Victoria of England issued a proclamation which declared British rule in India.