Dan Snow's History Hit 1. The British Empire: Mughals & the East India Company
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Mar 26, 2024 Journalist and historian Shrabani Basu discusses the British Empire in India, focusing on the Mughal dynasty, East India Company's rise, confrontations with the Mughals, Clive's conquests, and impacts on Indian society.
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East India Company Origins
- In 1599, men in a pub discussed Eastern trade, leading to the East India Company's formation in 1600.
- William Hawkins, nephew of Sir John Hawkins, led company ships to Surat in 1608, securing profitable trade with Jahangir.
Babur's Heritage
- Babur, a descendant of Timur and Genghis Khan, originally ruled in Uzbekistan but lost his kingdom.
- He conquered Kabul and looked east towards India, laying the foundation for the Mughal Empire.
Humayun's Exile
- Humayun, after being defeated, fled to Persia for 15 years, influencing the Mughal culture with Persian elements.
- During his journey, his wife gave birth to Akbar in the house of a Hindu king.