Class5 chapter18

Ans 1. The Portuguese were the first to trade with India. Ans 2. Three other European countries that started trading with India were Denmark, France and Britain. Ans3. Each of the countries trading with India wanted a larger share of the trade so they fought among themselves . In the end , Britain won the fight and took the major share rights to trade with India. Ans 8. The British had superior weapons and greater military strength , so they were able to contain the Revolt of 1857.