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The East India Company, a British trade firm, first established a presence in India in the late 17th century, beginning British involvement in the nation. The company progressively took over significant portions of India for the following two centuries and dominated trade between Britain and the Indian subcontinent. Following the 1857 Indian Rebellion, the British …
Vasco da Gama was a Portuguese explorer and navigator whose life span was from 1469 to 1524. He is well known for being the first European to travel directly by sea from Europe to Asia, reaching India. In 1497–1499 and 1524, he made two trips to India and played a significant role in the establishment …
Historical background The Battle of Plassey was a significant event in the “history of India” and is considered the starting point of “British rule in India.” It happened under the administration of Emperor “Alamgir II” in the final years of the Mughal era. It took place in 1757 between the “East India Company,” led by …
Early in the 16th century, the Portuguese made their way to India to develop commerce and grow their empire. They were successful in establishing their control over Goa, Daman, and Diu, and they rose to the top of the commerce network in the Indian Ocean. But when other European nations, including the British and the …
Portuguese, a Romance language, was brought to India by Portuguese invaders and traders in the 16th century. Along India’s western and southern coasts, the Portuguese built many forts and colonies, including Goa, Daman, and Diu, as well as areas in Kerala and Andhra Pradesh. Portuguese had a profound impact on the culture and language of …