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How did the British Raj come into existence?

Indian merchants convinced the British government to invade India.

Indian rulers and politicians agreed to let Britain trade in India.

Britain borrowed money to purchase land in India.

Britain annexed a large part of India for its empire.

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Britain annexed a large part of India for its empire.

Explanation: The British East India Company gradually gained control of Indian territory through wars, treaties (subsidiary alliances), and annexations (e.g., the Doctrine of Lapse). After the Indian Rebellion of 1857, the British government took direct control from the Company via the Government of India Act 1858, establishing the British Raj.