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Trade To Territory - Coggle Diagram
Trade To Territory
How it began
In 1651, the first English factory was set up
The Company continuously tried to press for more concessions and manipulate existing privileges.
The conflict between the Company and the nawabs of Bengal intensified
Bengal Nawabs
refused to grant the Company concessions
demanded large tributes
Denied the Company the right to mint coins
stopped it from extending its fortifications
The Company
Depriving nawabs of revenue
Undermining the authority of the nawab
Battle of Plassey
Siraj-ud-daulah becomes the ruler
Tries to make one of his rivals the nawab
Sirajuddaulah came to know about the Company’s strategy, he asked them to stop meddling in their political affairs, stop fortification, and pay the revenues.
1757, Robert Clive led the Company’s army against Sirajuddaulah at Plassey.
Mir Jafar, one of the Siraj-ud-Daulah's commanders, never fought the battle. This is because, the British made a deal to make him the Nawab once they defeated Siraj-ud-Daulah if he did so.
The next ruler was Mir Qasim, who lost to the British again, in the Battle of Buxar. So, Mir Jafar came to power again.
In 1765, the Mughals appointed the British as the Diwan of Bengal. This greatly benefited them
Diwani rights allowed them to use the revenue and resources of Bengal for their expenses.
Stopped the outflow of gold from Britain during trade with India.
Company Rule Expands - 1757 to 1857
The Comapny appointed Residents in Indian states. Their job was to serve and further the interests of the company
Policy of Subsidary Alliance
Indian rulers were not allowed to have their independent armies. The British would have their amry protecting the provinces instead, for which rulers would have to pay for subsidary forces. If this was not payed, a part of the ruler's territory would be taken.
Other annexation policies of the British
Policy of Paramountcy
Began interfering in internal matters of Indian states
Mysore