Question

What were the presidency towns? ​

Answer 1

Answer:

• By the mid-18th century three Presidency towns: Madras, Bombay and Calcutta, had grown in size. During the period of Company rule in India, 1757–1858, the Company gradually acquired sovereignty over large parts of India, now called "Presidencies".
• Company rule in India: 1757–1858
• East India Company: 1612–1757
• British Raj: 1858–1947
• Portuguese East India Company: 1628–1633

Answer 2

Answer:

Madras,Bombay and Calcutta

Explanation:

By the mid-18th century three Presidency towns: Madras, Bombay and Calcutta, had grown in size. During the period of Company rule in India, 1757–1858, the Company gradually acquired sovereignty over large parts of India, now called "Presidencies".