HIS282H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Hari Kondabolu
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Hari kondabolu the puzzle ( david washbrook) conquer of indian by british was impressive very few europeans very limited technological advantages over indians shared so much in common with indian elites livied amongst them for 300 years. Provided bullion( gold, silver, copper) for commerce and credit. Fight for territory takes speed after conquest of americas (1492- on) Mughal decline (1700- on) and rise of new social group. Replace mughal treasury as key source of fianc for politics british and world commerce. British have dominance in world navy and world trade and commerce. East india company has the charter monopoly on direct trade with indian. Eic officals have private side- hustles deeply integrated with inland trade. Competition over succession bothers fighting each other for smaller states. Use military and political connections to gain monopolies on some trade. Power mainitng revenue without pissing the people off. The revenue farmer system is dynamic but unpredictable.
