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India was once one of the richest economies in the world, contributing nearly one-fourth of global GDP.
So how did it become a poor colony under British rule?

This video explains The Colonial Era in India, covering how European powers—Portuguese, Dutch, French, and finally the British—came as traders and turned into rulers.

In this video, you will learn:
• What colonialism really means
• Why European powers were attracted to India
• Portuguese atrocities & Goa Inquisition
• Dutch & French competition in India
• How the British East India Company took control
• Divide and Rule policy & Battle of Plassey
• British land revenue system & devastating famines
• Drain of India’s wealth to Britain
• Destruction of Indian industries
• Changes in education (Macaulay’s Minute)
• Early resistance movements & Revolt of 1857
• Long-term impact of colonial rule on India

This video is perfect for Class 8 History, board exams, UPSC / CDS / SSC preparation, and Indian history storytelling.

📌 Watch till the end to understand why colonialism was exploitation, not civilisation.

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