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...Ch indian economy on the eve of independence economic development notes status before british rule india was an independent self reliant and prosperous agriculture main source livelihood for most people however country s characterized by various kinds manufacturing activities well known its handicrafts industries in field cotton silk textiles metal precious stone works etc these products enjoyed a worldwide market due to use fine quality material high standards craftsmanship e g muslin also called malmal type textile from dhaka bengal after almost years gained august objectives nature policy policies pursued colonial government were concerned more with protection promotion interests their home than aimed at transforming into supplier raw materials upcoming britain big or consumer finished industrial economists who attempted measure estimate national per capita income dadabhai naoroji william digby findlay shirras v k r rao c desai note estimates given considered very significant state ...