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Surprising facts about the East India Company

When a company ruled part of the world

Surprising facts about the East India Company
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24/06/2025 09:00 ‧ 5 hours ago | StarsInsider

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Colonialism

The

East India Company, also known as the

English East India Company or the British East India Company, was set up in the early 17th century. The company went on to dominate trade (and not only) in East and Southeast Asia, and especially in India. A major player in the British imperialist campaign in India, the

East India Company ruled several territories and even had its own currency and flag.

In this gallery, we bring you some facts that you might not know about the

East India Company. Click on for more.

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