Question

Why were the English eventually able to gain control over India?

Answer 1

The Mughal power that had controlled India had began to decline, and the English took advantage of the power struggle to gain control; also the English forces proved stronger than those of their Dutch and French rivals.

Answer 2

The Mughal power that had controlled India had began to decline, and the English took advantage of the power struggle to gain control; also the English forces proved stronger than those of their Dutch and French rivals.