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British rule in India caused millions of deaths, economic devastation, and cultural exploitation. The East India Company's ruthless tactics led to suffering and decline in GDP. Despite claims of benefits, the reality was a brutal and exploitative regime that harmed India in numerous ways.

An Era of Darkness: The British Empire in India

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      Publisher Aleph Book Company
      Published 11 January 2016
      ISBN-13 9789383064656
      978-9383064656
      ISBN-10 938306465X
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      Colonialism and imperialism History: specific events and topics

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      Book Synopsis
      British rule in India caused millions of deaths, economic devastation, and cultural exploitation. The East India Company's ruthless tactics led to suffering and decline in GDP. Despite claims of benefits, the reality was a brutal and exploitative regime that harmed India in numerous ways.

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