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75. The East India Company

The Rest Is History

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Youth and Ambition: The East India Company's Early Days

This chapter explores the challenges faced by young recruits of the East India Company, highlighting their social backgrounds and high mortality rates in Bengal. It also examines the intricacies of colonial power through key events like the Battle of Plassey and the controversial figure of Robert Clive, whose bold strategies changed the trajectory of British India.

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