Which one of the following was not a result of British Colonial rule in India ?

British colonial rule in India had a devastating impact on the indigenous economy, leading to the ruin of agriculture, industries, and trade. The 'ruin of Indian agriculture' was driven by high land revenue demands, commercialization, and the impoverishment of the peasantry [c1][t2]. The 'ruin of Indian industries' occurred through deindustrialization, where British manufactured goods flooded Indian markets while high tariffs were imposed on Indian exports [c2][t6]. Similarly, 'Indian trade' was ruined as the British established monopolies and controlled sea routes and exchange rates to favor imperial interests [c5][t3]. However, British rule did not result in the 'ruin of Indian feudalism'. Instead, the British often preserved and integrated feudal elements, such as the zamindars and princely states, into their administrative and revenue systems to consolidate power, even if the status of specific old zamindars changed [c1][c3].

Sources

1. [1] Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 28: Economic Impact of British Rule in India > Summary > p. 556
2. [2] Modern India ,Bipin Chandra, History class XII (NCERT 1982 ed.)[Old NCERT] > Chapter 11: Economic Impact of the British Rule > Ruin of Artisans and Craftsmen > p. 183
3. [3] Modern India ,Bipin Chandra, History class XII (NCERT 1982 ed.)[Old NCERT] > Chapter 11: Economic Impact of the British Rule > DISRUPTION OF THE TRADITIONAL ECONOMY > p. 182
4. [4] Exploring Society:India and Beyond ,Social Science, Class VIII . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 4: The Colonial Era in India > LET'S EXPLORE > p. 100