Diplomacy in colonial India

Diplomacy in colonial India refers to the negotiations and relationships between the British colonial rulers and various Indian states and leaders. During the British Raj (1858-1947), the British sought to control India through treaties, alliances, and sometimes coercion. They dealt with princely states, local chieftains, and Indian nationalists, balancing power to maintain control. British diplomacy often involved promises of reform in exchange for loyalty or cooperation. This complex web of negotiations shaped India's political landscape and influenced the struggle for independence, as Indian leaders navigated their interests against British authority.