India proved to be of great importance to the British in the nineteenth century. India was rich in natural resources. For example, it was a major supplier of to the British. India also ha

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Peyton Barber

6 July, 01:37

India proved to be of great importance to the British in the nineteenth century. India was rich in natural resources. For example, it was a major supplier of to the British. India also ha

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Mariela Perkins · Answer 1

India proved to be of great social importance to the British in the nineteenth century. India was rich in natural resources. For example, it was a major supplier of Indigo to the British. India also had a massive population of about 300 million people. The Indian masses were a potential customer of finished British goods.

I'm assuming this is what you meant?