Question

List and explain major British trading Presidencies and their importance.
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Answer 1

Answer:

During the period of Company rule in India, 1757–1858, the Company gradually acquired sovereignty over large parts of India, now called "Presidencies". However, it also increasingly came under British government oversight, in effect sharing sovereignty with the Crown.

Answer 2

Surat was made the seat of the Western Presidency which incorporated Bombay until the Company's headquarters were transferred in 1687. The three principle factory locations developed to become the centres of Military and Political control as the Company’s influence grew during the 18th and 19th centuries and they became known as the three Presidencies of:

Bengal - which included Burma and the Straits Settlements (Penang, Malacca and Singapore)

Madras

Bombay – which included Aden

Additionally, two other presidencies were established and subsequently disbanded:

Bencoolen - at Fort Marlborough in Sumatra (1759-1803)

Agra (1834-1836)