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European influence in the lands of the Islamic Powers came in the form of…
European influence in the lands of the Islamic Powers came in the form of trading companies who not only controlled trade but also exercised political authority. In Mughal India there was a strong presence of Europeans in the court of the Mughal emperors. How did Europeans influence trade, politics and culture in the Islamic Empires? What was the extent of their power ?
Religious tolerance , poll tax, promise of obedience.
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Mughal Court
Akhbar appointed Spanish Jesuit Antonio monserrate as tutor to his 2nd son, Murad.
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Trade
1602: The Dutch formed the Dutch East India Company with the goal of taking over the lucrative business of spice trade from the Portuguese.
Portuguese trade: 1510 established the port of Goa on the west coast of India as their headquarters and through aggressive policy took control of Muslim shipping in the Indian Oceana and Arabian sea.
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Soon after, by offering gifts, medical services and bribes to Indian Rulers, British Est India Com was able to set up 28 coastal forts/trading posts.
By 1700 the company had founded cities that became Madras and Calcutta and had taken over Bombay which had been a Portuguese possession.
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