In some sense British actually never left. British ensured the succession to a loyal dynasty which kept making the country poorer by faux socialism and lack

In some sense British actually never left. British ensured the succession to a loyal dynasty which kept making the country poorer by faux socialism and lack of governance skills until Mr. PV Narasimha Rao appeared on the scene and actually did something to gently nudge India onto global stage. Ironically credit still went to the family and he was sidelined as soon as new prince was ready to take over the reign.