Question

How did the British gain, consolidate, and maintain power in India

Answer 1

The British were able to take control of India mainly because India was not united. The British signed treaties and made military and trading alliances with many of the independent states that made up India. ... These local princes were effective at maintaining British rule and gained much from being loyal to the British.

Answer 2

\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @Aricuzyas
The British were able to take control of India mainly because India was not united. The British signed treaties and made military and trading alliances with many of the independent states that made up India. ... These local princes were effective at maintaining British rule and gained much from being loyal to the British.
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okok that helped, tysm

Answer 3

\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @KiWiPoP1
\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @Aricuzyas
The British were able to take control of India mainly because India was not united. The British signed treaties and made military and trading alliances with many of the independent states that made up India. ... These local princes were effective at maintaining British rule and gained much from being loyal to the British.
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okok that helped, tysm
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You're welcome..