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What About India? Part I: Mughals, British, and the Causes of Poverty ~ Bishnupriya Gupta

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Economic Dynamics: India vs. England

This chapter explores the historical economic differences between India and England, emphasizing the contrasts in purchasing power and wages. It examines how London's higher food costs are offset by greater silver wages, leading to England's economic advantages, especially post-Black Death. Additionally, the chapter discusses the decline of India's textile industry due to British policies and foreign competition, highlighting the broader implications of colonization on the Indian economy.

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