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British East Indian
The British East India Company was a powerful trading entity. It played a role in India's colonial history. Established in 1600, it expanded its influence over time. The company controlled trade in spices, textiles, and tea. Its actions led to significant political changes. The company’s rule eventually paved the way for direct British governance. This period shaped modern India’s socio-economic landscape.
Before the advent of European colonialism, India was a land'of extensive manufactures with Indian artisans achieving'worldwide fame for...
October 18, 2022
One of the most significant things the British did to Westernise'India was to introduce a modified version of...
October 17, 2022
The onset of British influence in India differed both in manner'and in kind from that of other historical...
October 17, 2022
Ranjit Singh was the son of the Sukerchakia misl chief, Mahan'Singh. He was only 12 years of age...
October 17, 2022
Even after the settlement of 1818 , some parts of the subcontinent'remained out of British control. These included...
October 17, 2022
After Clive's settlement in 1765, the East India Company had no desire for any further acquisitions. Its primary...
October 14, 2022
The departure of Clive signalled the release of acquisitive urges by the company's Bengal servants. These urges were...
October 14, 2022
