They embarked on the path of colonial empire development by opening up new routes, rooting their own development in those colonized people, and brought serious disasters to those colonial people. Of course, in order to avoid the fierce resistance of the people in the colonial area, the smart colonists chose some local people to help them carry out colonial activities. During the Anglo-Indian Empire, the British colonists chose the Indian princes; then, the British colonists did not choose other people, but selected these Indian princes? In the long river of history, what will we find? 1. In order to consolidate his rule, Indian princes actively seek cooperation with British colonists On this land of India, before the arrival of the British colonists, the Indian princes were the nobles and rulers of this land. They have always occupied an important position in Indian history. They profess to be the masters of this land for generations. As the saying goes where there is oppression there is resistance. After a long period of development, Indian princes often bullied the common people, which made the common people full of anger and rebelled against their rule. This made the Indian princes have to respond to the peasant uprisings one after another. Under such circumstances, the arrival of the British colonists gave them hope.
The new weapons and powerful military power of the British were not available to the Indian princes at this time. At this time, India was still relatively backward. At this time, the war was still dominated by cold weapons. Therefore, the Indian princes have always coveted the hot weapons brought by the British colonists. So when the British colonists stepped into this land and established the Anglo-Indian Empire, these Indian princes took the initiative to contact the British colonists. It is necessary to establish alliances or other means to obtain the military, economic, and other ruling powers they need. The British colonists had their own considerations, which coincided with the plans of the Indian princes. 2. The British colonists set their target on the Indian prince out of consideration of many factors
(1) The limitations of the UK’s own geographical and demographic factors have forced it to choose a spokesperson
The United Kingdom is an island country, and its small geographic area limits its effective development on the mainland. This forced it to embark on the colonialist path of developing outward and seeking overseas colonies. With the advent of the great nautical era, the British colony expanded rapidly. This made Britain need to send a large number of troops to the colonies;
But the population of Britain itself is relatively small, and the troops it sends have become its weakness. The colonial scope is too large, but the troops stationed there are limited, which makes it have to choose some leaders in the locality to help them rule. During the Anglo-Indian Empire, these proactive Indian princes came into their sight and became the most suitable partners for cooperation at the time.
At the beginning of the establishment of the Anglo-Indian Empire, the British colonists sent people to contact these Indian princes many times, and these Indian princes also accepted the leadership of the British colonists and recognized their status as a subject state out of the consideration of safeguarding their own interests. . Driven by this situation, Britain chose the Indian prince to become its spokesperson in India and help itself rule. (2) Indian princes can provide stable industrial raw materials for the needs of the British Industrial Revolution At the beginning of the 19th century, the East India Company established a commercial colony in India, continuously providing corresponding industrial raw materials for the British industrial revolution. For example, cotton and jute produced in India are important needs, which makes the UK attach great importance to the production of these crops. However, this excessive demand made the Li people in India overwhelmed, and they flexed their hands on the materials given to the British in secret. According to incomplete statistics, the number of times farmers burned British crops every year exceeds three digits. Taking into account this reality, the British found that the area where the Indian princes under the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom are located can remain relatively stable. Output supply. For this reason, in this case, the UK has shifted its supply of raw materials to these areas.
In order to make the British people pleased, the Indian princes also vigorously planted and produced these industrial raw materials. In the end, relying on a stable supply, the British placed great importance on these Indian princes. At the same time, the treaties signed with these Indian princes have turned these areas into dumping grounds for industrial products, providing effective solutions to the indigestible excess capacity of the British mainland, and increasing the income-generating channels for the British. . Under such circumstances, how can the British not spoil the Indian princes? (3) Indian princes have accumulated huge wealth during the long period of historical development During the Anglo-Indian Empire, the vast majority of the population on this land of India was mainly in the feudal realm of Indian princes. These Indian princes have accumulated a huge amount of wealth during a relatively long period of historical development. According to historical data at the time, before the arrival of the British colonists, the gold and silver produced in India were divided by these Indian princes.
At the beginning of the establishment of the Anglo-Indian Empire, the British colonists sent people to contact these Indian princes many times, and these Indian princes also accepted the leadership of the British colonists and recognized their status as a subject state out of the consideration of safeguarding their own interests. . Driven by this situation, Britain chose the Indian prince to become its spokesperson in India and help itself rule. (2) Indian princes can provide stable industrial raw materials for the needs of the British Industrial Revolution At the beginning of the 19th century, the East India Company established a commercial colony in India, continuously providing corresponding industrial raw materials for the British industrial revolution. For example, cotton and jute produced in India are important needs, which makes the UK attach great importance to the production of these crops. However, this excessive demand made the Li people in India overwhelmed, and they flexed their hands on the materials given to the British in secret. According to incomplete statistics, the number of times farmers burned British crops every year exceeds three digits. Taking into account this reality, the British found that the area where the Indian princes under the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom are located can remain relatively stable. Output supply. For this reason, in this case, the UK has shifted its supply of raw materials to these areas.
In order to make the British people pleased, the Indian princes also vigorously planted and produced these industrial raw materials. In the end, relying on a stable supply, the British placed great importance on these Indian princes. At the same time, the treaties signed with these Indian princes have turned these areas into dumping grounds for industrial products, providing effective solutions to the indigestible excess capacity of the British mainland, and increasing the income-generating channels for the British. . Under such circumstances, how can the British not spoil the Indian princes? (3) Indian princes have accumulated huge wealth during the long period of historical development During the Anglo-Indian Empire, the vast majority of the population on this land of India was mainly in the feudal realm of Indian princes. These Indian princes have accumulated a huge amount of wealth during a relatively long period of historical development. According to historical data at the time, before the arrival of the British colonists, the gold and silver produced in India were divided by these Indian princes.
Not only that, through some other means, the families of Indian princes have developed rapidly in these hundreds of years, and some have obtained various rare treasures through looting business travel or other improper means.
After the British colonists arrived in this land, some Indian princes donated a large amount of gold, silver, and rare treasures to Britain in order to maintain their own advantages. In the eyes of the British, these Indian princes are nothing but golden mountains full of treasures.
These Indian princes can not only help the British rule but also provide funds and materials for the original development of the Industrial Revolution. How could the British not possess such a cheap one? Under the consideration of these comprehensive factors, the Indian prince is undoubtedly the best choice. Under the policy of big sticks and sweet jujube, the British turned to a different attitude, and the Indian prince was also favored by the British. 3. The problem that the Indian princes can effectively manage the uprisings of the Indian people After the British set foot on this land, some people with a strong sense of national honor decided to launch an uprising to win national independence and not be oppressed. One of the most influential is the Indian Uprising. In this incident, the army formed by the colonial people quickly spread to most parts of India with the force of autumn wind sweeping the fallen leaves. In this process, the shortcomings of the British themselves were fully exposed. Although with the help of naval forces, the United Kingdom sent a relatively large number of troops to suppress the uprising. It should be combined with the previous experience in suppressing the uprising and respond quickly, but it could not be suppressed for a while. At this time, because these Indian princes played a relatively large role. In the end, the British won this victory under the cooperation between the inside and the outside with the Indian prince, but at the same time, they also saw a problem. Some Indian princes who were dissatisfied with the British for a long time also participated in this incident. This also made the British have to change their attitude and attach importance to these native Indian princes.
As a privileged class in India, the special status of Indian princes in politics and religion can directly help the British colonial rule. It is precise because of this that British colonists often give Indian princes some rewards and give them relatively large political freedoms. Indian princes became the darling of the British. 4. The rise of emerging powers on the world stage makes the British pay more attention to the support of Indian princes With the development of the second industrial revolution, the advantages that Britain established in the first world revolution have disappeared. The rise of emerging powers such as the United States, Germany, France, and other countries has posed a serious threat to Britain. At this time, Britain began to decline, and the vast colonial area of the past was rapidly shrinking. However, during the Anglo-Indian Empire, Britain's colonial position in India was relatively stable, thanks to the strong support of the Indian princes at this time. Relying on the support of the Indian princes, the colonies established by the British in India have been preserved for a long time. Not only that, until the Second World War, Britain was still able to obtain more resources from the Indian colonies. This makes the British pay more attention to cooperation with Indian princes. From 1858 to 1947, Indian princes played an important role in the British colonial rule of India.
With the rise of emerging countries, Britain has paid more attention to these Indian princes. To a certain extent, these Indian princes even became the last barrier for Britain in India. Conclusion: The arrival of the British colonists brought serious disasters to India, but at the same time, it was also a period of development opportunities for these Indian princes. This is why the Indian princes valued the British colonists so much, and the British colonists were out of In consideration of his own rule, he decided to cooperate with the Indian prince to recognize the legitimacy of the Indian prince. Deeply studying the reasons, it is not difficult for us to find that the reason why the British colonists valued these Indian princes was complete that they had something that could be used by the Anglo-Indian Empire. In the development of history, we can see more political games and the exchange of interests. These are clearly explained in historical events one after another. But we should reflect on development more. We should not bring harm to other countries and nations should seek common cooperation and coordinated development. At the time of the avalanche, no snowflake is innocent; such a situation is also the result of the interaction of multiple parties; on the pages of history, we should have seen the past and learned lessons. Reference books: "Global History" "History of Britain"
These Indian princes can not only help the British rule but also provide funds and materials for the original development of the Industrial Revolution. How could the British not possess such a cheap one? Under the consideration of these comprehensive factors, the Indian prince is undoubtedly the best choice. Under the policy of big sticks and sweet jujube, the British turned to a different attitude, and the Indian prince was also favored by the British. 3. The problem that the Indian princes can effectively manage the uprisings of the Indian people After the British set foot on this land, some people with a strong sense of national honor decided to launch an uprising to win national independence and not be oppressed. One of the most influential is the Indian Uprising. In this incident, the army formed by the colonial people quickly spread to most parts of India with the force of autumn wind sweeping the fallen leaves. In this process, the shortcomings of the British themselves were fully exposed. Although with the help of naval forces, the United Kingdom sent a relatively large number of troops to suppress the uprising. It should be combined with the previous experience in suppressing the uprising and respond quickly, but it could not be suppressed for a while. At this time, because these Indian princes played a relatively large role. In the end, the British won this victory under the cooperation between the inside and the outside with the Indian prince, but at the same time, they also saw a problem. Some Indian princes who were dissatisfied with the British for a long time also participated in this incident. This also made the British have to change their attitude and attach importance to these native Indian princes.
As a privileged class in India, the special status of Indian princes in politics and religion can directly help the British colonial rule. It is precise because of this that British colonists often give Indian princes some rewards and give them relatively large political freedoms. Indian princes became the darling of the British. 4. The rise of emerging powers on the world stage makes the British pay more attention to the support of Indian princes With the development of the second industrial revolution, the advantages that Britain established in the first world revolution have disappeared. The rise of emerging powers such as the United States, Germany, France, and other countries has posed a serious threat to Britain. At this time, Britain began to decline, and the vast colonial area of the past was rapidly shrinking. However, during the Anglo-Indian Empire, Britain's colonial position in India was relatively stable, thanks to the strong support of the Indian princes at this time. Relying on the support of the Indian princes, the colonies established by the British in India have been preserved for a long time. Not only that, until the Second World War, Britain was still able to obtain more resources from the Indian colonies. This makes the British pay more attention to cooperation with Indian princes. From 1858 to 1947, Indian princes played an important role in the British colonial rule of India.
With the rise of emerging countries, Britain has paid more attention to these Indian princes. To a certain extent, these Indian princes even became the last barrier for Britain in India. Conclusion: The arrival of the British colonists brought serious disasters to India, but at the same time, it was also a period of development opportunities for these Indian princes. This is why the Indian princes valued the British colonists so much, and the British colonists were out of In consideration of his own rule, he decided to cooperate with the Indian prince to recognize the legitimacy of the Indian prince. Deeply studying the reasons, it is not difficult for us to find that the reason why the British colonists valued these Indian princes was complete that they had something that could be used by the Anglo-Indian Empire. In the development of history, we can see more political games and the exchange of interests. These are clearly explained in historical events one after another. But we should reflect on development more. We should not bring harm to other countries and nations should seek common cooperation and coordinated development. At the time of the avalanche, no snowflake is innocent; such a situation is also the result of the interaction of multiple parties; on the pages of history, we should have seen the past and learned lessons. Reference books: "Global History" "History of Britain"
