Question

Why did the European trading companies maintain armies in India? what role did these armies play in the business of companies?​

Answer 1

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Many of the European trading companies including the East India Company, French East India Company, Dutch East India Company, etc maintain armies in India to safeguard their assets and protect the kings who allied with them. Armies made assured the peace and safety of the Europeans in India.

Answer 2

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1. The European trading companies maintained armies to increase their profits from trade.

2. They lend their armies to the native kings to fight among themselves.

3. In return, the companies demanded and extracted many trade concessions from the rulers.

4. The rulers 'gifted' large amount of money to the companies. This money help them to increase their trade more.