In terms of technology, the East India Company surpassed the Indian princes, who engaged in frequent conflicts amongst themselves.
The Englishmen possessed superior weaponry, leading the Indian princes to seek their assistance in their battles.
Exploiting these internal conflicts, the East India Company gradually subdued each Indian principality, ultimately establishing dominion over the entire Indian subcontinent.
Look at picture 1 and recall the opening lines of the original song in Hindi. Who is the singer? Who else do you see in this picture?

How did the East India Company subdue the Indian princes?