There never was a country and never will be, in which the government of foreigners is popular. It will be the beginning of the end of our empire when we forget this elementary fact and entrust the greater executive powers to the hands of the natives, on the assumption that they will always be faithful and strong supporters of our government. In this there is nothing disparaging or offensive to the natives of India. It simply means that we are foreigners and that only in our own interests,but because it is our highest duty towards India itself, we intend to maintain our dominion.The only hope for India is the long continuance of the benevolent but strong government of Englishmen.
A. How does British power in India describe in above source?
B. Explain Charter ACT of 1813 and 1833.
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1. The British were able to take control of India mainly because India was not united. The British signed treaties and made military and trading alliances with many of the independent states that made up India. ... These local princes were effective at maintaining British rule and gained much from being loyal to the British.
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