Introducing Empire
The Rest Is Politics
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Navigating Challenges: The East India Company's Early Struggles
This chapter examines the initial hurdles faced by the British East India Company, emphasizing Sir James Lancaster's voyages and competition with the Dutch. It traces the company’s strategic shift from the spice trade to textiles, highlighting the significance of Bengal and Gujarat in the evolving landscape of international trade during the Mughal era.
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