How did the english emerge as the most successful commercial and political power in India?
Answers
a.With the exploration and discovery of trade routes to India, European companies were attracted towards the silk,
spices , textiles .
b. English, Dutch, Portuguese thus formed East Indian companies to expand trade and export these products in
Europe.
c. The European Companies with their superior naval power established control over the sea trade .
d. Many Indian traders were compelled to work as their agents.
e. this how they expanded their commercial activities and influence.
f. These companies also wanted to establish their monopoly over trade by eliminating the rival companies and also
entered into conflict among themselves.
g. Later, English East India company emerged as the most successful power.
as a company with huge influence and power – and one which is unafraid to further its interests by nefarious means – the East India Company was founded during the rule of Queen Elizabeth I and grew into a dominating global player with its own ‘army’.