Beginning of European settlements:Formation and growth of East India Company; Consolidation of British power in India : Battles of Plassey and Buxar; Control over Mysore; Subsidiary Alliance; Doctrine of Lapse; Doctrine of Escheat

Beginning of European settlements:Formation and Growth of East India Company;  Luxury goods produced in east asian countries such as pepper, spices such as cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg, silks, cottons, tea and coffee were in great demand in Europe.These luxury goods from the East Indies came to Europe in small quantities via complex trade routes. Several … Read more

Battle of Plassey(1757)

The Battle of Plassey: A Turning Point in Indian History The Battle of Plassey, fought on June 23, 1757, stands as a pivotal moment in Indian history. This seemingly small-scale battle, fought on the plains of Bengal, had far-reaching consequences, marking the beginning of British dominance in India and fundamentally altering the political landscape of … Read more