SSC
INDIAN HISTORY
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Question
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Which European traders became most powerful
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British
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Dutch
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French
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Portuguese
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Britain emerged as the most powerful European who arrived in India, successfully enslaving India for 200 years. Long before the process of colonialism began, India had a position in the European markets for trade. Indian commodities travelled over both land and marine channels in West Asia to reach European markets.
Detailed explanation-2: -The East India Company was an English company formed for the exploitation of trade with East and Southeast Asia and India. Incorporated by royal charter on December 31, 1600, it was started as a monopolistic trading body so that England could participate in the East Indian spice trade.
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