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Why was india considered the ""jewel in the crown"" of the british empire?

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money

Explanation: India had a large population that could be exploited through taxes on good like textiles,spices,and cotton which helped bolster British wealth and India was used to grow opium which would be sent to China for even more money which is why India is seen as the jewel in the crown

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