What did the british call " the jewel in the crown"? Why?
2006-10-23 13:14:06 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
I think it might be India, the "crown" referring to the British Empire,
and India being called the most precious possession of Britain.
The reason might be the fabled wealth, which after all was why Columbus was seeking it, when he discovered America by accident. Or it might be the historical depth of civilization.
2006-10-23 13:19:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Jewel in the Crown (1984) is a British television mini series about the final days of the British Raj in India during World War II, based upon the Raj Quartet novels by Paul Scott.
2006-10-23 20:20:33 · answer #2 · answered by Martha P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer would be India...Which, just to confuse you, currently comprises modern India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Nepal.
Why was it called that? It was the largest of the British colonies.
2006-10-23 20:29:50 · answer #3 · answered by John Penta 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋