British in India

Advent of Europeans – British in India

The advent of Europeans – British in India The English in India (British in India) The English came to India as a trading company with the charter of Queen Elizabeth I. The name of that trading company was –Governor and Company of Merchants of London trading in the East Indies. Read more…

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Portuguese in India

Advent of Portuguese in India

The advent of Portuguese in India There was a need for a sea route to India for trade as European countries grew rapidly and they needed a market for supply and for spices. The Portuguese were first followed by the Dutch, English, Danes, and French respectively to reach India. Arival Read more…

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sources of modern history

Sources of Modern History of India

Sources of Modern History of India Archives refer to a collection of historical records and documents, usually primary source documents, which provide information of the past. Four types of archival materials – central government archives state government archives records of intermediate and subordinate authorities judicial records Some famous British travelers Read more…

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