Question

What was the process of urbanization and de-urbanization of towns before the arrival of the British

Answer 1

urbanization was the process in which more people came to cities and towns 
whereas when british came to india deurbanisation took place( opposite of urbanization) due to 
- drop in demands of goods
- shifting of old trade centre to new centre
- regional powers declined 

Answer 2

Answer:

Urbanization of towns had taken place in India long before the coming of the British since the time of the Indus Valley civilization and later during the time of the Mughals too. These towns were the centres of trade in India where the export and import of many valuable goods took place.