How did a trading company conquer an entire subcontinent?

In this gripping historical documentary, Kathaa explores the rise of the British East India Company — from a small European trading enterprise to the most powerful colonial force in India.

This episode covers:

• The arrival of the East India Company in India
• Trade monopolies, treaties, and political manipulation
• The role of Indian rulers and internal conflicts
• Military expansion, revenue systems, and control
• How trade slowly transformed into empire

Narrated in a cinematic, story-driven format, this episode is part of Kathaa | Unfold the History, a premium historical audio documentary series.

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