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Corruption and greed from "summary" of The Anarchy by William Dalrymple
The British East India Company was a corporation with a singular focus: profit. Its primary concern was not the welfare of the Indian people or the development of the country, but rather the accumulation of wealth for its shareholders. This relentless pursuit of profit led to widespread corruption within the Company, as its officials exploited their positions for personal gain. The Company's administrators, appointed by the British government, were given free rein to govern the vast territories under Company control. With little oversight or accountability, these officials were able to amass enormous fortunes through a combination of bribery, extortion, and embezzlement. The pursuit of personal wealth often took precedence over the interests of the Indian population,...
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