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Aryan YadavAIR 31

Question 5Explain/DiscussGS1GS1

What were the reasons that the British emerged as the preeminent power after succeeding against other European powers in the Indian subcontinent?

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Introduction

Despite serious opposition from other European powers like Portuguese, Dutch & French, the British emerged as preeminent power in India

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Main Body

Reasons for British success: (1) The East India company was a private company which put commercial interests at the forefront. The French company was state owned hence slow to take decisions. (2) East India company had access to more funds than other. (3) Superiority of British commanders like Clive & Munro. (4) The British navy was superior to others. (5) Britain was 1st to go through industrial revolution, boosting its economy & access to marines. (6) British polity was largely stable post the glorious revolution unlike other European powers having to go through revolutions. (7) Portuguese had other interests in Brazil, Dutch in Indonesia. (8) Britain used the local rulers to fight their wars. (9) Britain did not push reforms like those of Jesuits in Portugal which alienated locals.

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Conclusion

Hence British were successful against other Europeans

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  • Comprehensive comparison with other European powers
  • Multiple causal factors identified
  • Mentions specific commanders
  • Distinguishes between structural and strategic advantages

Topper

Aryan Yadav

AIR 31

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Modern Indian History

British Policies

British Expansion in India

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