The British Presence in India

question 176

Multiple Choice

The British presence in India

• A) started with the interjection of the British military around 1700.
• B) did not formally end until just after World War II.
• C) was welcomed by the indigenous ruling elites.
• D) had little lasting effect on Indian society.
• E) inspired the film Lawrence of Arabia.

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