India was one of the most treasured British colonies.
it was;
<span>as both a market and a source of raw materials
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<span>as the "Brightest Jewel" in the crown of its empire
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<span>as a market and testing ground for new economic principals</span>
they both allowed trade in their countries from foreign nations and had little imports running an almost mercantilistic economy.
