Question

What is meant by the policy of 'Divide and Rule' pursued by the British in India?

Answer 1

The rule divide and rule means the states must be separated and the people of that state should rule the states so they implemented this for the British convenience

Answer 2

Divide and Rule 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.