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75. The East India Company

The Rest Is History

CHAPTER

The Transition of Power: From Company to Raj

This chapter delves into the East India Company's shift from a trading organization to a governing power, focusing on Lord Wellesley's strategic military uses. It highlights the contrast between the Company's long dominance and the shorter tenure of the British Raj, challenging common perceptions of British colonial rule in India.

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