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Acquisition of territories from "summary" of The Anarchy by William Dalrymple
The East India Company's hunger for territorial gain was insatiable. It relentlessly sought to expand its dominion, swallowing up vast swathes of land through a combination of coercion, manipulation, and outright force. This insidious process of territorial acquisition was driven by the company's insatiable thirst for power and profit. The company's modus operandi was cunning and ruthless. It exploited the internal divisions and power struggles of the Indian princes, pitting them against each other and playing them off for its own advantage. Through a web of deceit and treachery, the company managed to sow discord and chaos, creating the perfect conditions for its territorial ambitions to flourish. Through a combination of military might and political cunning, the company managed to subjugate entire territories, bending them to its will and exploiting their resources for its own gain. The acqui...
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