What riches of India attracted European colonialists?

India became one of the main countries where the expansion was directed by the colonialists. In the end, only the troops and administration of England managed to conquer it, in spite of France, Holland and others. India is an incredibly rich country, and therefore pulled them all to itself. Spices and herbs were sold there in incredible quantities. In India there was gold and various other decorations. India was a great destination for hunting lovers, because for Europeans, hunting local animals was a kind of exotic.