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UPSC History Expansion Company and Bengal Nawabs Question Bank British Establishment and Regional Powers

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    The British East India Company was formed during the reign of

    A)  Henry VIII

    B)  James I

    C)  Charles I

    D)  Elizabeth I

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

     The British East India Company was formed during the reign of Elizabeth I. Commonly associated with trade in basic commodities, which included cotton silk. indigo dye, salt, saltpetre, tea and opium, the Company received a Royal Charter from Queen Ehzabeth in 1600, making it the oldest among several similarly formed European East India Companies.


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