Question

Beginning in the 1800s, the British government appointed viceroys in India torepresent the interests of the crownmand a private company army.set up trade posts and textile factories.oppose the government known as the raj.

Answer 1

Answer:

to represent the interests of the crown

Explanation:

The British Viceroys are otherwise known as Governor Generals. They are the eyes and ears of the British empire. They serve the British crown and rule on its behalf.

Hence, in this case, the correct answer is "beginning in the 1800s, the British government appointed viceroys in India "to represent the interests of the crown."

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