Question

Write in detail about the British East India Company:

Powers given to the East India Compаnу

Answer 1

In 1623, the monarch of England, Charles II, granted the British government the following privileges.

1. Adopt punitive measures for the erring staff.
2. The corporation was also awarded a monopoly on trading in the eastern countries.
3. Build forts in eastern countries.
4. To maintain an army.
5. To make treaties with non-Christians.