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12601
Which region became the wealthiest area of EIC activity by the early 18th century?
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Bengal’s rich textile trade made it the Company's most lucrative province.
12602
Which early EIC official attempted to gain trade privileges through marriage negotiations?
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Captain Hawkins attempted to gain favor at Jahangir’s court with such proposals.
12603
Who was the Mughal emperor during the founding of the EIC factory at Surat?
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The Surat factory was established with permission from Emperor Jahangir.
12604
Which EIC-controlled city later became the capital of British India?
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Calcutta served as the capital until 1911.
12605
The English defeated the Dutch in India in which battle?
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The Battle of Bedara (1759) ended Dutch influence in Bengal.
12606
Which early English official negotiated commercial privileges with the Mughal Empire?
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Sir Thomas Roe secured important trade rights from Jahangir.
12607
Which of the following cities was NOT an early EIC presidency?
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The three presidencies were Bombay, Madras, and Bengal (Calcutta).
12608
What was the original full name of the East India Company?
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This long official name was later shortened to the East India Company.
12609
Which European nation established the first trading post in India?
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The Portuguese arrived first and set up trading posts in early 16th century.
12610
Who is regarded as the founder of Calcutta?
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Job Charnock established the British settlement at Calcutta in 1690.
