Political Map Of British India

Bombay, which was ceded to the british crown by portugal as part of the wedding dowry of catherine of braganza in 1661, was in turn granted to the east india company to be held in trust for the crown. Created in 1861 from nagpur province and the saugor and nerbudda territories. An 1862 map depicted british india at its peak.

The place is known for the movement of indigo peasants during the british period. The english venture to india was entrusted to the (english) east india company, which received its monopoly rights of trade in 1600. All of its administrative and taxing powers, along with its possessions and armed forces, were taken over by the crown.

Edward vibart, 19 year old british officer.

In practice, while the states were indeed ruled by potentates with a variety of titles, such as maharaja, raja, nizam, raje, deshmukh, nawab, mirza, baig, chhatrapati, khan, thakur sahab. The british thought of their rule as a form of autocratic paternalism. the british also created divide and rule policies, pitting hindu and muslim indians against one another. India is the second most populated country in the world and the world’s largest democracy. The company included a group of london merchants attracted by eastern prospects, not comparable to the national character of the dutch company.