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Debating the Economic Legacy of Colonial Rule in India
Two historians are debating the economic impact of British rule on India. Analyze their arguments below and determine which historian presents a more accurate assessment of the period's primary legacy. Justify your answer by referencing the key economic transformations that occurred in India's manufacturing and agricultural sectors.
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