Question

How did medieval India become the ground for imperialist wars?

• A. Many European countries like the English, the Dutch, the Portuguese and the French wanted to monopolise their trade in India.
• B. Medieval Indian rulers took steps to create trade rivalries between the European countries trading with India.
• C. Medieval Indian rulers wanted to trade only with England.
• D. European countries were attracted by Indian products like spices, fabrics, indigo, sugar, and salt. The demand for Indian products increased.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (D)

European countries were attracted by Indian products like spices, fabrics, indigo, sugar, and salt. The demand for Indian products increased.

With Vasco da Gama's exploration and beginning of foreign trade between India and Europe, the demands for Indian products increased. Many European countries wanted to monopolise this completely. This started wars and many such wars were fought in India.