Question

In your opinion, which of the following events had the largest impact on the direction of India’s history? Why do you think so?

the arrival of Portuguese explorers in India in 1498
the establishment of the Mughal Empire in 1526
the arrival of British traders in India in 1615
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I think... had the largest impact on the direction of India’s history because....

Answer 1

Answer: Response in the explanation below

Explanation: I believe the arrival of British traders in India in 1615 significantly impacted the direction of India's history. These bonds with the British would last for hundreds of more years until they gained independence from them in 1947.