Question

why were the trading companies like east India forced to fortify their settlements

Answer 1

(Are you referring to the British East India Company? If yes then this is your answer) They were forced to fortify for the following reasons:

A prominent reason is because other trading companies like the Dutch East India Company, The French East India company often tend to vandalise the competitions goods. These companies often tended to be very competitive and always wanted to be the best in the market. They also often blockaded routes, sunk enemy ship, raided other settlements, etcetera to reduce competition.

Answer 2

Answer:

competition amongst the companies belonging to different European countries was very intense . as a result the statements of trading companies like east India company were fortified as a precautionary measure for their trade .

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