The arrival of the East India Company
I can explain the activities of the East India Company during the 17th century and assess its relationship with the Mughal Empire.
The arrival of the East India Company
I can explain the activities of the East India Company during the 17th century and assess its relationship with the Mughal Empire.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The East India Company (EIC) was created in 1601 for trade with the East.
- The EIC competed with other Europeans such as the Portuguese and Dutch.
- The EIC constructed factories to support its trade in India.
- The EIC required permission from the Mughal Emperors to conduct its activities in India.
- During Child's War, the Mughal Empire defeated the forces of the EIC.
Common misconception
Europeans were more powerful than other states and social groups in the 17th century.
Although European groups like the EIC were powerful, the Mughal Emperors retained greater power in the 17th century. Aurangzeb comprehensively defeated the EIC's military challenged during Child's War.
Keywords
Merchants - merchants are people whose job is to buy and sell goods
Textiles - textiles are fabrics made by weaving materials like cotton
Factories - warehouses and trading posts set up by the East India Company were called factories
Mughal Empire - the Mughal Empire ruled over most of the Indian subcontinent during the 17th century
Content guidance
- Contains conflict or violence.
Supervision
Adult supervision suggested.
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