The idea that caste in India was __________ was actively encouraged by British colonials because it created the impression of an India without politics.

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British colonials actively encouraged the idea that caste in India was essentially religious because it helped create the impression of an India without politics. By presenting caste as an age-old social and religious custom, the British were able to divert attention from their own efforts to dominate and control India politically and economically.

The Idea That Caste in India Was __________ Was Actively