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Henry Every's Attack on the Gangesuai and the Reaction in the Mughal Empire
This chapter explores the capture of the Gangesuai ship by pirate Henry Every, the brutal treatment of its passengers, and the ensuing reaction in the Mughal Empire. It also discusses the aftermath of the attack, including the shutdown of East India Company factories and negotiations to prevent further disaster.