East India Company
Chartered company that ruled large parts of India and dominated key trade routes.
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The East India Company was a chartered company that originated from late 16th-century English expeditions to the East Indies. It transformed from a trading enterprise into a territorial ruler, controlling large areas of the Indian subcontinent. The company's significance lies in its role in establishing British colonial rule in South Asia and integrating global trade networks, though the British Raj itself began in 1858 after the Crown took over from the company.
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The East India Company originated from late 16th-century English expeditions to the East Indies. The company's significance lies in its transformation from a trading enterprise into a territorial ruler. Its legacy includes the establishment of British colonial rule in South Asia and the integration of global trade networks, though the British Raj officially began in 1858 when the Crown assumed control.
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