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Indian History
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The 'Drain of Wealth' theory, proposed by Dadabhai Naoroji, was a critique of the economic impact of:
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British colonialism
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- British colonialism
- Portuguese trade
- French colonization
- Dutch mercantilism
Explanation & Context
Dadabhai Naoroji's 'Drain of Wealth' theory argued that British policies systematically transferred India's economic resources to Britain, leading to India's impoverishment.
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