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If the British had never come to India, and India had not lost ₹3,700 lakh crore (₹370 trillion or ₹37 crore crore) in wealth, then the Indian Rupee (INR) would be one of the strongest currencies in the world today.
Let’s break it down:
🏦 1. INR’s Value Without British Looting (Estimated 2025)
Currency | INR Value Today (Actual) | INR Value in Alternate History |
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1 USD | ₹83+ | ₹5–₹10 |
1 GBP (UK Pound) | ₹105+ | ₹6–₹12 |
1 Euro | ₹90+ | ₹6–₹10 |
1 Gold gram | ₹7,500 | ₹500–₹1,000 |
💡 In a non-colonized India with a $45–50 trillion economy and world dominance in exports, the rupee could easily rival or beat currencies like the US dollar, Euro, Pound, or Swiss Franc.
💰 2. Why INR Would Be So Strong
📈 India’s Pre-British Economy:
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In 1700, India held ~25% of world GDP (source: Angus Maddison).
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Rich in gold, diamonds, textiles, spices, and skilled labor.
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Had global trade links with Europe, Middle East, Southeast Asia.
❌ What Didn’t Happen (in Alternate Timeline):
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No British loot = India keeps ₹3,700 lakh crore in wealth.
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No artificial famines, resource drain, or forced taxations.
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No destruction of Indian industries like textiles, shipbuilding, education.
🌍 3. INR Could Be Like:
If India had retained its full pre-colonial potential and grown naturally:
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The rupee might be like the Swiss Franc or even stronger.
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INR would be used in international trade, like USD is today.
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Indian banks would issue global reserve currency bonds.
🧮 4. What Would ₹1 Be Worth Today?
Item | Actual Cost (2025) | Hypothetical Cost (Strong INR) |
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1 litre petrol | ₹100–₹110 | ₹5–₹10 |
1 iPhone | ₹1,20,000+ | ₹6,000–₹10,000 |
1 kg rice | ₹50–₹80 | ₹2–₹4 |
1 home in metro city | ₹1 crore | ₹5–₹10 lakh |
Monthly average income | ₹15,000–₹25,000 | ₹2–₹5 lakh |
🧠 Final Thought
If India had not been colonized and looted by the British, the INR today might have been one of the most powerful and respected currencies in the world, and ₹1 could buy what ₹100–₹200 buys today.
Would you like me to:
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Make a timeline chart of INR value with/without British colonization?
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Create a map of strongest global currencies vs. INR?
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Compare INR with ancient Indian currencies like "Mohur" or "Rupiya"?
Let me know!
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