How did Great Britain have so much power and influence considering how small it is? How did they manage to colonise the entirety of India so easily?
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India was not a united country but a country of many parts, usually controlled by feudal princes or majarahas. So it wasn’t a case of taking over a “whole country” – but bit by bit as they conquered or negotiated with these princes.
Also…. I differ with the poster who said there were no land conflicts. I think the Duke of Wellington and thousands of soldiers who lead and fought in the Napoleonic Wars would disagree with you.
In conquering India, “technology” was a big help with things like artillery that the Indians didn’t have.
There was also a massive trade with India that helped win many people over. Or at least, helped to not care.
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