Why were east india companies formed
Answers
Explanation:
East India Company, also called English East India Company, formally (1600–1708) Governor and Company of Merchants of London Trading into the East Indies or (1708–1873) United Company of Merchants of England Trading to the East Indies, English company formed for the exploitation of trade with East and Southeast Asia and India, incorporated by royal charter on December 31, 1600. Starting as a monopolistic trading body, the company became involved in politics and acted as an agent of British imperialism in India from the early 18th century to the mid-19th century. In addition, the activities of the company in
East India House, London
East India House, London
The East India House in Leadenhall Street, London, drawing by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd, c. 1817.
Thomas Hosmer Shepherd