The Establishment of Company Power

This flashcard set covers the initial establishment of European trading companies in India, key explorers, and the competitive landscape between British, French, Dutch, and Portuguese powers.

Which four European companies were established to form trading companies in the East?

British East India Comp, French East India Comp, Dutch East India Comp, and Portugies East linda Comp.

Who was the ambassador sent by King James I of England to the Court of Jahangir?

Sir Thomas Roe

What was the purpose of Sir Thomas Roe's visit to the Court of Jahangir?

To seek permition to trade.

What specific goods were traded between the East and the West?

Spices, textiles, sugar, indigo, and saltpetre (gun powder).

Which sea ports and routes were mainly used to transport goods to Europe?

Red sea and Percion golf.

Who was the first European to find a direct sea route to India?

Vasco da Gama

Where did Vasco da Gama land in India?

Kozhikode (Calicut) on the western coast.

Whose domination of trade was replaced by the Portuguese?

Arab domination

Why was the Portuguese company unable to retain power in India?

After the conquest of Spain.

Which region did the Dutch focus on after their involvement in India?

Indonesia

What event led to the European search for new sea routes because Arabs could not travel safely with goods?

The fall of Constantinople (Byzantine Empier) to the Turks.

Where was the English East India Company (EIC) founded?

London

Who granted the English East India Company the sole right to trade with India?

Queen Eliza bith I

What were the main competitors for the British in Indian trade?

The French