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The East India Companys Ascendancy in Bengal
Explore how the East India Company's rule over Bengal shifted from trade to governance, reshaping colonial dynamics in India post-1764.
The Battle of Plassey: The Beginning of British Dominion in India
Explore pivotal Battle of Plassey where British forces defeated Nawab Siraj ud-Daulah, marking start of British dominion over Bengal.
British-French Rivalry in India: The Struggle for Dominance
Explore the intense 18th-century rivalry between British and French forces in India, marked by key conflicts like the Battle of Plassey.
British and French Intervention in India: 1740s-1750s
Explore Britain and France's competition for influence in 18th century India through economic and naval supremacy.
The Decline of Mughal Authority: Maratha, Sikh, and Muslim-Hindu Dynamics (c. 1658-1849)
Explore the decline of Mughal authority from 1658 to 1849, marked by challenges from Marathas and Sikhs, religious tensions, and external invasions.
The East India Company and the Dissolution of the Mughal Empire
Explore the East India Company's shift from trade dominance to territorial control following Mughal Empire decline.
The Rise of British Power in Early Modern India
Explore the rise of British power in early modern India through trade, diplomacy, and strategic acquisitions.
British Ascendancy in the Indian Ocean: 1680-1750
Explore Britain's rise to maritime dominance in the Indian Ocean from 1680-1750 through strategic reorientation and indirect control.
Dutch Supremacy in the Indian Ocean: 1700s
Explore the Dutch East India Company's rise to dominance over trade routes in the Indian Ocean during the 1700s through strategic control of ports and waterways.
Dutch Expansion in East Asia: A Century of Trade Dominance
Explore the 17th century shift in maritime dominance from Portuguese to Dutch control through strategic trading posts and alliances.
The Rise of Dutch Commercial Supremacy in Southeast Asia
Explore the rise of Dutch dominance in Southeast Asia from 1602 to 1650s, supplanting Portuguese power with military and commercial might.
The Rise and Fall of Portuguese Supremacy: The Emergence of the Dutch Empire
Explore the shift from Portuguese to Dutch maritime control in Asia through internal weaknesses and superior commercial strategies.