Question

Why was there an intense rivalry among the trading companies of different European countries?​

Answer 1

Answer:

There was rivalry between the trading companies of different European countries in India because:

1. The amount of trade was not sufficient to sustain all the companies.

2. There was a competition to make more profit.

3. In order to gain more trade facilities they had to gain political control over the areas.

4. Each company started building its army to protect its interests in India which led to many wars.

Explanation:

he British needed a large army to:

Conquer more territories.

Protect British territories from their rivals.

Protect the trading interests of the company.

Suppress internal revolts against the British.