Deindustrialisation under British Rule

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What caused the rapid deindustrialisation of India in the 19th century?
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Decline of the Mughal Empire, uncompetitive textiles, and British trade policies.
British-backed commercialization was motivated by self-interest, harming local artisans.
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Deindustrialisation under British Rule — Full Text

What caused the rapid deindustrialisation of India in the 19th century?

Answer

Decline of the Mughal Empire, uncompetitive textiles, and British trade policies.

Additional notes

British-backed commercialization was motivated by self-interest, harming local artisans.

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