The Indian Mutiny of 1857 – part 1
This video covers: A look at one of the main causes of the mutiny being the bullet cartridges issued by the British to the Indian troops being greased with pork & beef fat which was against their religious beliefs.
East India Company
The Jewel in the Crown
This video covers: A look at how India became fully integrated into the British Empire.
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The East India Company
This video covers: The founding of the East India Company, how and what it trades with India and the creation of it's own army.
British Empire - trading companies
This video covers: A look at the various trading companies that grew up including the East India Company, the Virginia Company and the Venetian company amongst others