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1. The East India Company

Empire

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Mughals and the British: Power Dynamics and Cultural Reflections

This chapter explores the nuanced relationship between the Mughals and the British, illustrated through a painting depicting Jahangir's reception of a religious text. It discusses the rise of British influence in India's textile trade, the complexities of Mughal alliances, and the challenges faced under Aurangzeb's reign that foreshadowed the empire's decline.

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