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2. Company Rule in India

Empire

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The Unvarnished Ambitions of the East India Company

This chapter examines the East India Company's actions post-Battle of Buxa, showcasing its clear profit-oriented motives compared to later colonial administrations. It also addresses the rise of local collaborators in Calcutta who maneuvered through taxation policies, impacting local artisans negatively.

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