Mark Williams

Mark Williams, a Reader in Early Modern History at Cardiff University, dives into the complex history of the East India Company. He reveals how this private enterprise transformed into a powerhouse that operated like a sovereign state, leading to wars and wealth extraction. Topics include the devastating Bengal famine caused by the Company's tax policies, its rise through strategic military actions, and the fallout from its oppressive governance, ultimately setting the stage for the end of its rule and the British Raj.