The accidental zamindar – The East India Company did not learn its lessons well
East India Company was basically a commercial enterprise; till the end it continued to make good money by exporting Indian goods. In the 19th century, its monopoly was corroded by the entry of other British traders; but trade continued to be a major activity till its demise in 1858. But it was an odd bird … Continue reading The accidental zamindar – The East India Company did not learn its lessons well
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