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The main reason for Britain's relinquishment of India in 1947 was financial, as British imperialism had ceased to be profitable.

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Imperial powers historically considered plunder and looting immoral, which led to the decline of empire building.

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The 1857 Sepoy Mutiny in India led the British to abandon annexation of princely states and treat local princes as allies.

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Britain began paying India for its contributions during World War II, shifting India from a debtor to a creditor.

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Churchill's opposition to Britain's indebtedness to India during World War II was due to his desire to tax India instead of owing it money.

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