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Mention the following. Two oppressive policies of the British.

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Mention the following.

Two oppressive policies of the British.

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The British decided to do away with import duty on goods manufactured in England. This severely affected Indian industries.

In 1818, they passed Regulation III. Under it, an Indian could be jailed without trial in a court.

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Chapter 3.1: Glimpses of the Past - Working with the Text [Page 45]

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