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Economic Policies of the British in India

Economic Policies of the British in India: A Critical Examination (Mid-18th Century to 1947)

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Introduction The economic history of colonial India is closely intertwined with the policies and practices of the British East India Company (EIC) and later the British Crown. From the mid-18th century, following the Battle of Plassey (1757), the British consolidated their control over vast territories of India, marking the beginning of a systematic transformation of…

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The Impact of the British Industrial Revolution on India’s Economic Life: A Critical Examination

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Introduction The British Industrial Revolution (1750–1850) was a transformative event that reshaped the global economic landscape. While Britain experienced unprecedented industrial growth, India, under British colonial rule, suffered significant economic consequences. The Industrial Revolution in Britain led to deindustrialization, exploitation, and structural economic shifts in India, severely impacting its self-sustaining economy. This article critically examines…

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