Chartered in 1600, the English East India Company eventually transformed England's Asian trade into an extensive colonial empire. Initially, the company struggled to establish itself in India, creating small outposts such as this port at Fort Saint George in Madras. Within 150 years, the company had developed into a major military and political force in India, defeating other European trading companies and uniting much of India under British rule.
Rafael Valls Gallery, London/Bridgeman Art Library, London/New York
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