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why did britishers insisted farmers to grow opium?

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Answered by vina123
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because it was used a s a dye


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Answered by somaiyakhan1
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The British insisted on farmers growing opium in India to balance their trade with China. The British could buy tea from China only by paying in bullion. This resulted in outflow of treasure. Opium was one commodity which the British could sell and persuade the Chinese to buy.

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