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War and annexation from "summary" of The Anarchy by William Dalrymple
The East India Company's rise to power in India was marked by a relentless pursuit of territorial expansion through a combination of military conquests and strategic alliances. The Company's ultimate goal was to increase its influence and control over Indian territories, thereby securing its economic interests and political power. The Company's expansionist policies often led to conflicts with local rulers and rival European powers, resulting in numerous wars and annexations. These wars were fought with the aim of weakening or eliminating potential threats to the Company's dominance and expanding its territorial holdings. Through a combination of military force, diplomacy, and opportunism, the East India Company gradually established itself as a formidable political and military power in India. The process of annexation was often accompanied by the imposition of new administrative systems and laws, aimed at consolidating the Company's control over newly acquired territories. These measures were intended to facilitate th...
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