How British rule crippled the Indian economy for 190 years

Feb 5, 2025 | 11:44 IST

An Oxfam report has revived the debate about whether British colonial rule helped or harmed India. Here are two empirical markers to settle the debate once and for all

Global organisation Oxfam published a detailed report on how British colonial rule impoverished India and enriched Britain. The report was released at the start of last month’s World Economic Forum (WEF) summit of global leaders in Davos.

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How British rule crippled the Indian economy for 190 years

An Oxfam report has revived the debate about whether British colonial rule helped or harmed India. Here are two empirical markers to settle the debate once and for all

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How British rule crippled the Indian economy for 190 years

An Oxfam report has revived the debate about whether British colonial rule helped or harmed India. Here are two empirical markers to settle the debate once and for all

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