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Founded in 1600, by the 1800s the East India Company had become one of the most powerful trading companies in the world, laying the foundations for the transition to British crown rule in India in 1858. Join us as we explore key events in India and the EIC’s history - why did ‘John Company’ become so influential and how did Indian Nawabs and Mughal Emperors resist its seemingly ever-expanding powers?
What will we cover?
The EIC, European trading
The EIC and regional powers: the Mughal& Maratha Empires
Administration
The growth of the EIC armies
The 1857 Rebellion & transference toCrown Rule
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Evaluate the significance of the EIC on British colonial expansion in India
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This is an introductory course and no prior knowledge of the topic is required. A willingness to engage respectfully with the topic and contribute to discussions is essential.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
You will be taught via interactive lectures, class discussions and debates. Further reading is encouraged to help you to get the most out of the course but it is not mandatory.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
No other costs. Please bring a pen and notepad if you wish to make notes.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Please see the Asian History area of our website for other courses we run on the history of India, China and Japan.
We’re sorry. We don’t have a bio ready for the tutor of this class at the moment, but we’re working on it! Watch this space.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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