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How a small British force took over India
Original: In case you’re wondering how England was able to take over the subcontinent of India with like a platoon of guys
A viral post is asking how England managed to take control of the Indian subcontinent with only a small number of troops. The discussion taps into a long-running historical debate about how the East India Company and later the British Raj ruled hundreds of millions of people with a comparatively tiny military and administrative presence, relying on local allies, divided states and superior organisation.
Why now: It raises a striking historical question about colonial rule that sparks debate whenever it resurfaces.
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- In case you’re wondering how England was able to take over the subcontinent of India with like a platoon of guys · BowTiedRanger · 14.8K
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