Question

why was British interested in India ​

Answer 1

Answer:

India was the jewel in the crown of the British Empire.

As well as spices, jewels and textiles, India had a huge population. Soldiering was an honourable tradition in India and the British capitalised on this. They regimented India's manpower as the backbone of their military power.

Answer 2

Answer:

India was the jewel in the crown of the British Empire.

As well as spices, jewels and textiles, India had a huge population. Soldiering was an honourable tradition in India and the British capitalised on this. They regimented India's manpower as the backbone of their military power.

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