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What is the general extent to which the famines India suffered during the times of British rule impoverished India?
Did the British do anything to address the issue of famines in India?
The British government did very little to address the issue of famines in India. They believed in laissez-faire economics and did not want to interfere in the free market. Additionally, the British viewed India as a source of cheap raw materials and did not prioritize the welfare of the Indian people.