What made India significant to European colonists?
1 Answer
Apr 14, 2018
Economic and global power.
Explanation:
As with all colonies in the colonial period of history, they were sources of both cheap raw materials and outlets for the (expensive) finished products. They also provide a physical extension of the military and political power of the colonizing nations.
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In this era, the resources for tea, rubber and medicinal plants was most valuable.
https://www.importantindia.com/12331/types-of-natural-resources-in-india/