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Expansion into South India from "summary" of The Anarchy by William Dalrymple
The East India Company was not content with its existing territories in Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa. It was thirsty for more power, more wealth, and more control. And so, it set its sights on South India, where there were vast riches waiting to be exploited. The Company saw an opportunity to expand its influence in this region, and it was determined to seize it. The key to the Company's success in South India lay in its ability to form alliances with local rulers. By playing off one ruler against another and exploiting existing rivalries, the Company was able to gradually extend its reach across the region. It was a calculated strategy, one that required patience, cunning, and a willingness to engage in the cutthroat world of Indian politics. The Company's expansion into South India was not without its challenges, however. The region was home to powerful kingdoms and fierce resistance to foreign intrusion. The Company had to navigate treacherous political waters, deal with shifting alliances, and overcome numerous...
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