Question

What did the East India Company offer the Hindu and Muslim rules in India?

Group of answer choices

It would protect them against rivals if they gave them control of their military forces and foreign policies.

Control over their military forces to better protect their government.

Become partners in trade of spices and tea, and share profits.

A declaration of peace and in return they would get control over the spice trade.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Company rule in India effectively began in 1757 after the Battle of Plassey and lasted until 1858 when, following the Indian Rebellion of 1857, the Government of India Act 1858 led to the British Crown assuming direct control of India in the form of the new British Raj.