Before revision: The British Empire first became dominant in South Asia, with large parts of the region being conquered by British traders in the 18th and 19th centuries before falling under direct British rule ; extreme poverty doubled to over 50%DIF < during this era.
After revision: The British Empire first became dominant in South Asia, with mostlateearly of the region being conquered by British traders in the 18th and 19th centuries before falling under direct British rule ; extreme poverty doubled to over 50%DIF < during this era.