What Were the Covert Tactics Behind the East India Company's Domination of India?
The aftermath of India's Republic Day celebrations in 2024 prompts reflection on historical events surrounding the nation's constitution and independence in 1950 and 1947. Hidden within the annals of history lies the subtle intrusion into ancient India's sandy shores dating back to 1599 when the Portuguese and Dutch held sway over the lucrative spice trade. The story unfolds as British resentment against Dutch price manipulation in 1599 catalysed the formation of The Governor and Company of Merchants of London trading into the East Indies, a company initially established for sur...
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