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British retaliation from "summary" of The Anarchy by William Dalrymple
In response to any challenge to their authority or interests, the British East India Company was known for its swift and ruthless retaliation. This retaliation was often brutal and uncompromising, intended to instill fear and assert dominance over those who dared to oppose them. When faced with resistance or defiance from local rulers or merchants, the Company would not hesitate to use military force to crush any opposition. They would deploy their well-trained armies, armed with superior weapons and tactics, to swiftly defeat their enemies and establish control over the region. The Company's retalia...
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