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The simple answer is: Profit. Certainly at first that was the primary reason. The East Indian Company had a charter from the crown giving them a monopoly over trade with India. Investors in England could make a large profit from every ship that came back loaded with exotic cargo, especially silk cloth and spices. People could by shares in an expedition, much like the Stock Market works today, allowing people of more modest means to participate and spreading the risks.
The East Indian Company got involved with Indian politics almost by accident; they would lend aid to whatever mullah or faction furthered their goals, and support the opposition against whoever defied them. Their resources and access to British rifles, cannon, and warships made them powerful players.
After a century, they were the power behind many thrones, and the interests of the Company became identical to the interests of Parliament (especially since many of the main investors and Board members of the company were powerful men in the British government.). Eventually it got to the point where the Crown saw fit to take direct control and annex India into the Empire.
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Was India ruled by France for over 200 years?
It was the British who ruled over India.
Who ruled ancient India for 300 years?
The British ruled Ancient India for 300 years.
For how many years british ruled on India?
Britain ruled over India for about 339 years. The British rule in India is sad to have come to an end in 1947.
Most important benefits of British rule over India Imperialists?
british ruled india
Who ruled India after the rebellion in 1857?
The British empire, Queen Victoria was the empress of India.
Who was ruled over India when British came?
Jehangir
Why was the Sepoy Rebellion a turning point in the history of India?
India came to be ruled directly by the british government
Who ruled India in 1893?
The British ruled India in 1893.
When did the assyrans rule India?
There was not an India before the British came and unified several nations for administrative convenience. The present day North India was ruled by the Persians, Moghuls, Turks,Moghuls and Afghans. The Assyrians never ruled India.
Was India ruled by France for over 200 years?
It was the British who ruled over India.
Who ruled ancient India for 300 years?
The British ruled Ancient India for 300 years.
Was Bangladesh a British colony?
Actually when the British ruled India , t was part of India then.
Which is the place in India not ruled by the British?
Hyderabad state ruled by NIZAM.
What if British never came to India?
If British didnt came india will never be progressed.
How did transport communication started in India?
the British started the transport system in India when India was being ruled by the British
When India independence from British?
India independenced from the British on August 19, 1947, after 200 years of being ruled by the British.
What British commercial institution ruled India for much of the eighteenth century?
the British East India Company
