Why Did Britain Become Rich While India Stayed Poor?

In 1700, India held about a quarter of the world's output — while Britain, a small island, held only a tiny fraction of it. So how did Britain become rich while India stayed poor? This is the story of cloth and coal, taxes and laws, across two centuries. 💬 What do you think made the biggest difference — the machines, the coal, or the rules? New videos every week — Atlas & Empire. Music: Long Road Ahead by Kevin MacLeod (CC BY 4.0) #history #britain #india #britishhistory #worldhistory