Short note on the trace of the growth of British from traders to rulers
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The British made foray into India by chasing away a Portugese naval squadron and created its own outpost at Surat. This started the beginning of a remarkable presence for the British that would last for 300 years and eventually rule the entire sub-continent.
In 1612, the British established a trading post in Gujarat. In 1614, Sir Thomas managed to arrange a commercial treaty with Jahangir and got permission to set up factories. The East India company first set factories in Ahmedabad, Broach and Agra.
In 1640, they established their outpost at Madras. In 1661, the East India Company managed to obtain Bombay from Charles II and by 1668, converted it into a flourishing trade centre.
In 1764, the French and British fought a series of battles for supremacy in the Carnatic region. In the third Carnatic War, the British, at last, defeated the French forces at the Battle of Wandiwash ending a century of conflict over supremacy in India.
The winning of the Battle of Buxar, in 1764, set the foundation for the British Political rule in India. Now, the British had control over Bengal, Bihar, Orissa.
The British faced lots of challenges after this, entered into pacts with several rulers, there were betrayals and series of wars and pacts leading to lots of famous wars like the First Anglo-Mysore War (1767-1769), First Anglo-Maratha War (1775-1782), Fourth Mysore War leading to Tipu Sultan’s death and third Maratha war leading to the defeat of the Marathas. The British ultimately won.
In 1612, the British established a trading post in Gujarat. In 1614, Sir Thomas managed to arrange a commercial treaty with Jahangir and got permission to set up factories. The East India company first set factories in Ahmedabad, Broach and Agra.
In 1640, they established their outpost at Madras. In 1661, the East India Company managed to obtain Bombay from Charles II and by 1668, converted it into a flourishing trade centre.
In 1764, the French and British fought a series of battles for supremacy in the Carnatic region. In the third Carnatic War, the British, at last, defeated the French forces at the Battle of Wandiwash ending a century of conflict over supremacy in India.
The winning of the Battle of Buxar, in 1764, set the foundation for the British Political rule in India. Now, the British had control over Bengal, Bihar, Orissa.
The British faced lots of challenges after this, entered into pacts with several rulers, there were betrayals and series of wars and pacts leading to lots of famous wars like the First Anglo-Mysore War (1767-1769), First Anglo-Maratha War (1775-1782), Fourth Mysore War leading to Tipu Sultan’s death and third Maratha war leading to the defeat of the Marathas. The British ultimately won.
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