Initially aiming to trade with Asia, particularly the buying and selling of spices and other goods, the company over time acquired extensive commercial and political power on the Indian subcontinent. The company became one of the institutions that played a central role in England's colonial expansion in Asia.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Founding of the English East India Company?
- The English East India Company was founded in 1600 by a charter of privilege granted by Queen Elizabeth I.
- When did Founding of the English East India Company happen?
- 1600 CE