Question

what is divide and rule by the british

Answer 1

divide and rule is the policy by the British government to separate the rulers of India like Mughal Emperors and with on them through the less Army for their sake and their Army will not be much used for attack and also attack on the allies after the winning

Answer 2

Divide and Rule (divide et impera in Latin) is a very old political strategy. It basically means that you divide the population into manageable chunks and that makes it impossible for them to come together and fight against the sovereign authority. This strategy is also used in economics and society