Question

The nation of India became a (an) FrenchEnglishDutchPersian colony after the fall of the Mughal Empire.

Answer 1

Answer: English

After 1707, the Mughal Empire started its decline, although there is some disagreement as to the specific reasons for this. Several wars and general chaos continued throughout the century, and by the mid-18th century, many provinces were controlled by the Marathas. At its lowest, Mughal power was only present in the city of Shahjahanabad. The last emperor, Bahadur Shah II, was eventually defeated, imprisoned and exiled. The British took over the nation and through the Government of India Act of 1858, the British Crown assumed direct control of India.

Answer 2

India became an English colony, and the British used Indian troops in several wars (namely WW1, where Indian troops participated in every major battle of the Western front, namely Neuve-Chappelle).