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= __** British Imperialism In India **__ = = Imperialism was always a way for larger countries to take control of smaller countries in order to gain raw materials. The British began to get ideas of colonizing India in the 1600's. However, The Mughal Dynasty kept the balance of power equal and made sure that the power of the English was never too strong. As the Mughal Dynasty began to weaken and as small states broke off ruled by small leaders known as maharajahs, British influence became stronger and stronger. By the year 1858, the East India Company had almost complete rule of the sub-continent. This led to racism, revolts and many battles over the control of India. =



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