British east India company usurped $43 trillion out of India. Britsh raj apart from siphoning dignity of Indian citizens, its rule had a major impact on economy of the country. Right from changing trade patterns of the country with outside world till wreaking havoc on agricultural activities of Indian farmer.
Nevertheless they did make a tokenised effort in building infrastructure by building offices for government administration within the country, introducing rail system and also building educational institutions. But they indeed hadn't accepted India as equals in-terms of proposing equal rights been from view point of 'unwritten' constitution they followed.
This discrimination and plunder of country's resources had a direct impact on countrymen who were convinced they need to dethrone the deceitful rule of imperialism. Taking the lead was non other than man of the moment Shri Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.
He understood that first action which is needed is to reclaim rights over economy which had deterministic effect on lives of the countrymen. So he formulated idea to withhold payment of taxes on salt produced within the country through Dandi march and termed it as salt satyagraha. Next he called upon countrymen to stop using foreign garments and resort of khadi. He also emphasized upon gram swaraj to uphold rural economy and develop handicraft materials.
