Question

Value Based Question:-

1. Suppose you were a ruler of an Indian state during the 18th century. What steps would you have taken to safeguard your state from the ill-trade practices carried out by the British East India Company.​

Answer 1

Answer:

I would have done what the Wodeyars have done in Mysore. There is no point in creating trouble and attacking the East India Company alone. That would have been suicide to my people.

I would have done what the Wodeyars have done in Mysore. There is no point in creating trouble and attacking the East India Company alone. That would have been suicide to my people.Rather bide your time, buy peace and bring prosperity to your people. Build dams and education institutions. Then when the time comes, join hands and get the invader out.

I would have done what the Wodeyars have done in Mysore. There is no point in creating trouble and attacking the East India Company alone. That would have been suicide to my people.Rather bide your time, buy peace and bring prosperity to your people. Build dams and education institutions. Then when the time comes, join hands and get the invader out.The Wodeyars did great for their people and when the Indian government asked nicely they gave up power and joined the union without a fuss. I would have done the same