Question

how did the Europeans who came to India in the 17th century turned from merchant to political power describe​

Answer 1

Answer:

They became a political power through world exploration.

European Traders came to India to properly establish trade links, but later held colonial possessions. Similarly, they started making alliances with other states all over the globe to be in power.

Answer 2

Explanation:

The English venture to India was entrusted to the (English) East India Company, which received its monopoly rights of trade in 1600. The company included a group of London merchants attracted by Eastern prospects, not comparable to the national character of the Dutch company. Its initial capital was less than one-tenth of the Dutch