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Question
State whether the following is true or false:
By 1856, the English East India Company had brought the whole of India under its control.
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Solution
This statement is false.
Explanation:
By 1856, the East India Company had not yet brought the entire Indian subcontinent under its direct rule. While they exercised significant influence over vast territories, many princely states still maintained their sovereignty and governance outside of direct Company control.
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