The primary motive of British colonial rule was to make India a source of raw materials for Britain's industrial base and a captive market for British manufactured goods. This policy deindustrialised Indian handicrafts and kept India underdeveloped.
What was the main motive of British rule in India?
Verified 13 Jul 2026.
To Prepare/Install industrial plants in India
Making India as an importer of raw goods
To reduce the country to being a raw material supplier for Great Britain's expanding modern industrial base
Making India an exporter of materials to England.
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