What was Britain's decision making policy in regards to colonial India?

Question

Especially econically, what was their policy from about 1840-1920 in colonial India? Serious answers only please. Thanks!

Answer 1

First point - remember that control of India remained with the East India Company until after 1857. The policy was to run the country as peacefully as possible and to interfere as little as possible with customary ways and practises, especially with regard to religion. If an Indian ruler was able to control his own domain and not go off fighting with all around him, then he was allowed to get on with it. Most policy decisions were made by the Viceroy and his Council. Only very broad brush instructions came from London - remember the difficulties in communications for most of the time.

Answer 2

initially India became right into a great style of little states. Britain united basically about all those kingdoms. not extra border squabbles. They ended some unfavourable superstitions like burning widows. They build a great style of infrastructure. They helped modernize the whole area.

Answer 3

Their policy and practice was to exploit it until they could get no more.