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What year did the East India Company establish its first factory in Bengal?
What year did the East India Company establish its first factory in Bengal?
1651
Name the Subahdar of Bengal who granted the East India Company permission to trade in Bengal.
Name the Subahdar of Bengal who granted the East India Company permission to trade in Bengal.
Shah Shuja
Which city was the capital of the Bengal Suba during the time the East India Company established its first factory?
Which city was the capital of the Bengal Suba during the time the East India Company established its first factory?
Dhaka
Identify the first Agent and Governor of the East India Company in Bengal.
Identify the first Agent and Governor of the East India Company in Bengal.
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What were the main obstacles faced by the East India Company in conducting their business in Bengal, despite receiving farmans?
What were the main obstacles faced by the East India Company in conducting their business in Bengal, despite receiving farmans?
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Where was the East India Company's main trading post in Bengal during the period 1681-1690?
Where was the East India Company's main trading post in Bengal during the period 1681-1690?
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What was the cost of the permission granted to the East India Company by Shah Shuja to trade in Bengal?
What was the cost of the permission granted to the East India Company by Shah Shuja to trade in Bengal?
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Explain the concept of a "check-post" as it pertains to the East India Company's operations during the 17th century.
Explain the concept of a "check-post" as it pertains to the East India Company's operations during the 17th century.
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How did the East India Company's trading activities in Bengal shift over time, from 1651 to 1700?
How did the East India Company's trading activities in Bengal shift over time, from 1651 to 1700?
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What does the term "farman" refer to within this historical context, particularly as it relates to the East India Company's operations in Bengal?
What does the term "farman" refer to within this historical context, particularly as it relates to the East India Company's operations in Bengal?
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What was the primary reason for the English East India Company's request to establish a fortified settlement in Hooghly during the reign of Aurangzeb?
What was the primary reason for the English East India Company's request to establish a fortified settlement in Hooghly during the reign of Aurangzeb?
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Who was the Mughal Governor of Bengal during the period when the English East India Company sought to establish a fortified settlement in Hooghly?
Who was the Mughal Governor of Bengal during the period when the English East India Company sought to establish a fortified settlement in Hooghly?
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What was the name of the English East India Company official involved in the negotiations with the Mughals for the settlement?
What was the name of the English East India Company official involved in the negotiations with the Mughals for the settlement?
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What were the three villages that the English East India Company acquired in 1698, and where are they located today?
What were the three villages that the English East India Company acquired in 1698, and where are they located today?
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What was the key event that led to the English East India Company's expulsion from Bengal in 1686?
What was the key event that led to the English East India Company's expulsion from Bengal in 1686?
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What year did the English East India Company attempt to return to Bengal after their expulsion?
What year did the English East India Company attempt to return to Bengal after their expulsion?
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Where was the English East India Company's main settlement in Bengal during the reign of Aurangzeb?
Where was the English East India Company's main settlement in Bengal during the reign of Aurangzeb?
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What was the name of the treaty that facilitated the English East India Company's return to Bengal?
What was the name of the treaty that facilitated the English East India Company's return to Bengal?
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How much did the English East India Company pay for the zamindari of the three villages of Sutanuti, Gobindapur, and Kalikata?
How much did the English East India Company pay for the zamindari of the three villages of Sutanuti, Gobindapur, and Kalikata?
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What was the primary objective of the English East India Company in securing a foothold in Bengal?
What was the primary objective of the English East India Company in securing a foothold in Bengal?
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Study Notes
Calcutta Presidency Formation
- The Calcutta Presidency formed in stages, starting with a headquarters in Bombay Castle, Bombay in 1687.
- Later, a headquarters was established in Madras, at Fort St. George in 1641.
- The British East India Company in 1651 acquired permission to trade in Bengal under Shah Shuja, the subahdar.
- The company's initial operations were centered on Bengal.
Key Dates and Figures
- 1628-1658: Reign of Shah Jahan
- 1651: British East India Company given permission to trade in Bengal
- 1690: Treaty with landowners to acquire rights to land.
- 1686: Conflict with Mughal Governor Shaista Khan, resulting in the company being expelled from Hooghly.
- 1691: English purchased land in Sutanuti, Gobindapur, and Kalikata (modern-day Calcutta).
Early Factories and Settlements
- Company established their first factory in Hooghly, followed by factories in Rajmahal and Patna.
- William Hedges, a key figure, served as the first agent and governor for the company in Bengal.
Conflicts with Mughal Governors
- 1686: The Mughal Governor Shaista Khan expelled the British East India Company from Hooghly.
- Subsequent negotiations and conflicts with regional Mughal leaders led to periods of expansion and temporary setbacks for the company.
The Move to Sutanati and Fort William
- The English obtained Sutanuti (modern-day Kolkata) in 1691 from the landowners.
- Sutanuti eventually became the main hub for the company, and eventually turned into Fort William.
- In 1700, Fort William was established, marking an important step in the company's presence in the region.
- Charles Eyre was appointed as the first president of Fort William.
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Explore the intricate history of the Calcutta Presidency, highlighting its formation stages, key dates, and significant figures involved. Delve into the establishment of early factories and trade relations in Bengal under the British East India Company.
