Question

why did the british gain political control over india​

Answer 1

to take control of Indiamainly because India was not united. The Britishsigned treaties and made military and trading alliances with many of the independent states that made up India. The British were very effective at infiltrating these states and gradually taking control.

Answer 2

Answer:

British wanted to gain monopoly over trade with India so that it can only take benefit of the trade with India. That is why it gained control over India.