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== Were Indians satisfied with British Rule? ==
Many Indians proved willing to accept the rule, and they did not try to oppose or rebel against the British presence in their lands, for they recognized the benefits of their rule. For decades, the war had been endemic on the sub-continent.<ref>Bandyopadhyay, Sekhar. ''[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/8125025960/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=8125025960&linkCode=as2&tag=dailyh0c-20&linkId=c49778fb19fc3a9b7d7ed8c5a90521de From Plassey to Partition: A History of Modern India]'' (New Delhi and London: Orient Longmans, 2004), p. 59.</ref>"
However, the areas that came under the British's direct and indirect influence tended to be more stable. They discouraged those local rulers who were under their influence to restrain from attacking their neighbors, and as a result, the level of violence in the country began to decline. This persuaded many to accept the British even though they were aware of their exploitation of their lands. With the growing stability, trade and economic activity increased over the years of decline, which ensured that many local elites cooperated with the British. <ref> Spear, p. 98.</ref>
