HIS 107 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Ryotwari, The Asiatic Society, Panopticon
19 Oct 2016
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Ruled most of india and pakistan during the 16th and 17th centuries. Mughals were muslims who rules over a country with majority population of hindus. Zamindars (wealthy property tax collectors) and local chieftains (rulers/lords) rebel against weak local authority. Princely rulers pay tribute to delhi but remain outside of administrative orbit. Provincial governors, appointed by the emperor go rogue (were dishonest) and operate fiefdoms. European historical period from the 15th century to the 18th century. James lancaster commanded the first east india company voyage in 1601. Given rights to a monopoly of trade. And the right to arm its vessels. Definition: the economic theory that trade generates wealth and is stimulated by the growth of profitable balance, which a government should encourage by means of protection. Robert clive meets mir jafar the company gains control. Conspiracy with mir jafar and indian traders. British defeat the nawab of bengal, sirraj-ud-daulah at plassey 150km north of.
