1. Evaluate the extent to which rulers of Indian states could exercise power independently from the British in the period 1750–1900.

The period of 1750–1900 year was the period when the country faced the situation of  Capitalism. This is referred to as the phase when the empire faces the capitalist economy.

Rulers of Indian states did not have autonomy under British Rule.

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Rulers of Indian states did not have autonomy under the British Rule.

Explanation:

The amount of power the ruler had over his dominion were nominal at best and their royalty was subject to the British as they could cite any reason and annex their land from them.

The amount of power the ruler had was also dependent on how closely the British were involved in their territory.

This was to be seen in places like Delhi and Calcutta where the British influence was more than in fringes  like Kerala and Orrissa where the King still had more power.

The power of the ruler was subject to the needs and interference of the British.

they usually pass federal laws

and sometimes in the elections of the president

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