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Which European ruler had observed 'Bear in mind that the commerce of India is the commerce of the world .... he who can exclusively command it is the dictator of Europe?

Queen Victoria
Peter the Great of Russia
Napoleon Bonaparte
Gustav II Adolf

Correct Answer: Peter the Great of Russia

Explanation:

India was one of the main centres of world trade and industry. Peter the Great of Russia was led to exclaim: “Bear in mind that the commerce of India is the commerce of the world and ... he who can exclusively command it is the dictator of Europe.”

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