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Chapter: 8th Social Science : History : Chapter 2 : From Trade to Territory
From Trade to Territory
Unit - 2
From Trade to Territory
Learning Objectives
▶To
know the rise of the Political Power of English East India Company
▶To
know the events and impact of Battle of Plassey and Buxar
▶To
now the Carnatic wars and Mysore wars
▶To
know the Anglo-Maratha wars
▶To
understand the growth of colonial army and civilian administration
▶To
understand the principles of Subsidiary Alliance and Doctrine of Lapse
Introduction
In the 15th Century, Europe
witnessed an era of geographical discoveries through land and sea routes. In
1498, Vasco Da Gama of Portugal discovered a new sea route from Europe to
India. The main motive behind those discoveries was to maximize profit through
trade and to establish political supremacy. The rule of East India Company in
India became effective after the conquest of Bengal. The main interest of the
company in India was territorial and commercial expansions.
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