Question

When was trade war.the expansion of british power in India

Answer 1

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It was an English company formed for the exploitation of trade with East and Southeast Asia and India. Although it started as a monopolistic trading body, it became involved in politics and acted as an agent of British imperialism in India from the early 18th century to the mid-19th century.

Lord wellesly expanded the british power in india by introducing a policy called subsidiary alliance. According to this policy indian kings could continue to rule with an assurance of protection from the british.