Practice - East India Company begins trade in Bengal
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Practice Questions
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When was the first factory of the East India Company set up in Bengal?
💡 Hint: Think about the timeframe of British arrival in India.
What was a farman?
💡 Hint: Remember it’s a form of royal order.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What year was the first East India Company factory established in Bengal?
💡 Hint: It was established shortly after their arrival in India.
Did the Nawabs of Bengal support the East India Company's trade?
💡 Hint: Consider the conflicts that arose over trade rights.
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Challenge Problems
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Discuss the long-term socioeconomic effects of the East India Company's policies on Bengal's local economy and society.
💡 Hint: Think about how economic policies affect society and lead to real-world implications.
Critically assess the strategies employed by the East India Company to transition from a trading company to a territorial power.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the balance between trade and territorial ambitions in their operations.
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