Question

what attracted European trading companies to India?

Answer 1

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☞After Aurangzeb's death in 1707, many Mughal governors(subhedars and big zamindars began to establish their own authority). 

☞Delhi could no longer remain as an effective Centre due to the emergence of regional kingdoms in various parts of India.

☞The ruler of England, Queen Elizabeth I granted company a charter to trade in east. The company started trading as the rulers (Mughals) give them the right to trade. 

☞The company in due time transformed itself from trading to ruling in India and it acquired military functions. 

☞☞The company was based on Indian economy.

Answer 2

Answer:

(i) Cotton and Silk clothes

(ii) Indian spices like cardamon , cinnamon , pepper ,cloves etc