Discover how a trading company became a dominant force in India’s history.
Pre-colonial India was one of the wealthiest economies. Fragmented Mughal rule made it vulnerable, allowing EIC to exploit and dominate.
The 1757 Battle of Plassey marked the first significant EIC victory in India, achieved through deceit and bribery, solidifying its control.
By the late 18th century, EIC controlled 90% of Bengal's trade, redirecting wealth from India to England, fueling its massive profits.
Financial crises and growing opposition led to the EIC's decline. By 1858, the British Crown took over its possessions, marking the end of Company Raj.
The EIC was dissolved in 1874, paving the way for direct British rule in India, lasting until India’s independence in 1947.