Power over Asia
nBritish victories over Indians in Bengal from the 1750s further increased British power.
nIn India, as in most African and Asian territories, and unlike in the Americas, European administration remained limited.
nOfficials were satisfied to conclude agreements with indigenous rulers.
nEuropean cultural effect was slight and few settlers, apart from the Dutch in South Africa, took up residence.
nOnly in the Philippines were many indigenous peoples drawn to Christianity.
