Colonialism had a deep impact on structure of the Indian Society. Which of the following is not true regarding colonialism in India?

They benefited from continuous flow of tribute without interference in economic base

They benefited from continuous flow of tribute without interference in economic base: This statement is true for rules before Britishers in India.

British colonialism which was based on a capitalist system directly interfered to ensure greatest profit and benefit to British capitalism. Every policy was geared towards the strengthening and expansion of British capitalism. For instance it changed the very laws of the land. It changed not just land ownership laws but decided even what crops ought to be grown and what ought not to be. It meddled with the manufacturing sector. It altered the way production and distribution of goods took place. It entered into the forests. It cleared trees and started tea plantations. It brought in Forest Acts that changed the lives of pastoralists. They were prevented from entering many forests that had earlier provided valuable forage for their cattle.