Entry of the British in India

What year did the British traders establish their first trading center in India?

Which European country ruled the state of Goa?

Which was the first trading company established by the British?

What was one of the strategies employed by the British traders in India?

In which city did the British set up their first trading post in India?

Why were the British in a favorable position to establish control in India?

Entry of the British

Jahangir, the Mughal emperor, first permitted British traders to establish trading posts in India.
The British established their initial trading centre in 1608 at Surat, Gujarat.
Other trading centres followed in Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, and various cities in Bihar and Bengal.
The East India Company was formed in London in 1600 with royal permission, giving it an official capacity to trade.
India was politically weakened during this period, facilitating British expansion.
The British exploited the situation to build forts and raise armies in their trading centres, eventually aiming to establish control over India.

Additional Information

The Portuguese ruled the state of Goa during this era.

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Historical Context

Vasco da Gama discovered the sea route to India from Europe in 1498, paving the way for European exploration and trade.

Explore the historical entry of the British traders in India, focusing on the establishment of their first trading center in Surat in 1608. Learn about the role of the East India Company and the implications of British trade on the Mughal empire during its decline.