What was considered the "Jewel of the British Empire?"

"India" Is the correct answer

Explanation:

As well as spices, jewels and textiles, India basically had a huge population in a subtle way. Soldiering was an honourable tradition in India and the British capitalised on this, which is fairly significant. They regimented India''s manpower as the backbone of their military power.

Explanation:

the effect of the ming leaders banning ships with more than two masts was that there was no further construction of ships masts, because there was a surplus. ming emperors disallowed foreign exploration