Evaluating Historical Causality in India's Economy
A common historical argument states: 'India was a prosperous manufacturing center until the British arrived, and their colonial policies are solely responsible for the country's subsequent economic decline.' Critically evaluate the accuracy of this statement, particularly the claim that British policies were the sole cause. What evidence might complicate this narrative?
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