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How did the Europeans, especially the Portuguese, gain a foothold in India?
How did the Europeans, especially the Portuguese, gain a foothold in India?
The Portuguese were the first to reach India, with Vasco da Gama reaching Calicut via the Cape of Good Hope in 1498. He got permission from the ruler of Calicut to carry on trade with India, and the Portuguese gradually established political power over areas like Calicut, Goa, Daman and Diu.
What were the main resources that made India prosperous in the past?
What were the main resources that made India prosperous in the past?
India was known for its wealth and was well-known for spices, cotton and silk textiles, pearls, jewelry and other resources.
How did the European countries, especially the British, gain control over India?
How did the European countries, especially the British, gain control over India?
The European countries, especially the British, fought among themselves to gain control over India. The British eventually threw out other European countries and gained control over India.
How did the East India Company gain a foothold in India?
How did the East India Company gain a foothold in India?
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What was the role of the Mughal Emperor in the European presence in India?
What was the role of the Mughal Emperor in the European presence in India?
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What were the main reasons for the British to establish forts and keep armed soldiers around their settlements in India?
What were the main reasons for the British to establish forts and keep armed soldiers around their settlements in India?
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How did the British benefit from the internal fights between the Indian kings?
How did the British benefit from the internal fights between the Indian kings?
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What was the Battle of Plassey and what were its consequences?
What was the Battle of Plassey and what were its consequences?
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How did the British collect large sums of money from the Indian kings and people?
How did the British collect large sums of money from the Indian kings and people?
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Discuss the stages of British expansion in India.
Discuss the stages of British expansion in India.
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