I am Looking for the Detailed History of East India Company ?
british east india company chartered in 1601 queen elizabeth. although set p compete dutch in spice trade in indonesia, british kicked out of spice line massacre @ ambon in 1629, , thereafter focused on india. after battle of plassey in 1756, company became major power broker in indian politics , gained control on more , more area. in 1837 company's monopoly on china trade abolished removing largest profit sector. became agent of british government in governing of india , received tax monies purpose. in 1856 "sepoy rebellion" (or first indian war of independence ) broke out, , in aftermath company removed indian government. officially dissolved in 1876. book called "the east india company" general history @ amazon. bbc british history web best on-line resource:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/state/empir...
i looking members of east india company , how company closed , in condition left india
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