The document discusses the arrival of Europeans in India. Europeans first came to India in search of trade and profits. The Portuguese were the first Europeans to arrive in India in 1498 under Vasco da Gama, establishing trading posts and colonies. The British East India Company gradually expanded its influence and control over large parts of India through the 17th and 18th centuries.
The document discusses the arrival of Europeans in India. Europeans first came to India in search of trade and profits. The Portuguese were the first Europeans to arrive in India in 1498 under Vasco da Gama, establishing trading posts and colonies. The British East India Company gradually expanded its influence and control over large parts of India through the 17th and 18th centuries.
The document discusses the arrival of Europeans in India. Europeans first came to India in search of trade and profits. The Portuguese were the first Europeans to arrive in India in 1498 under Vasco da Gama, establishing trading posts and colonies. The British East India Company gradually expanded its influence and control over large parts of India through the 17th and 18th centuries.