Subduing Indian Princes
The East India Company expanded its operations in India in order to promote its trade. At that time, the Indian princes were constantly at odds with one another. All they care about was defeating the rival state and taking control over it. They were so busy winning such small battles that they ignored the consequences they might have to face in the long run. They joined hands with the English merchants to fight their rivals, while the Britishers were already seeking a chance to expand their powers. Through this rivalry, the East India Company was able to gradually establish influence over the people and subdue the Indian princes one by one.
Do you think Indian princes were short-sighted in their approach to events of 1757?
Indian rulers’ perspectives on the events of 1757 were limited. They seem to be short-sighted in the matter of their approach to current political events. They only considered the short-term advantages, while failing to perceive the ill intentions of the British rulers and comprehend the long-term consequences they would have to face in the future. As a result, the Britishers gradually rose to the position of virtual rulers by gaining the trust of local kings and assisting them in winning minor conflicts with rival kingdoms.
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