merchants are people whose job is to buy and sell goods

textiles are fabrics made by weaving materials like cotton

warehouses and trading posts set up by the East India Company were called factories

the Mughal Empire ruled over most of the Indian subcontinent during the 17th century

The arrival of the East India Company

History

Britain's involvement in India is a key part of pupils' later study: they will go on to consider the reasons for the collapse of Mughal power, the Indian Rebellion and eventually the Partition of India 

Pupils will have an understanding of the Mughal Empire and its trade links and power structures

The East India Company: when did Mughal authority collapse?

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Which goods did the first East India Company ships return to England with?

In its early years, the main trading rivals to the East India Company were the __________.

The East India Company's trading posts and warehouses were known as {{ }}.

The East India Company used military force to convince him.

The East India Company gave him gifts in return.

The East India Company were a useful tool to keep other Europeans under control.

The Mughal Empire was reliant on the importation of English textiles.

Why did Emperor Jahangir agree to the East India Company setting up a factory in Surat?

When no trading agreements were reached in the area of {{ }}, the East India Company resorted to war to take power for themselves.

The East India Company's conflict against the emperor Aurangzeb in Bengal was known as '{{}} War'.

Mughal rule in India was at its strongest in the __________ centuries.

The Mughal conquest of India began under which leader?

Which Mughal emperor demonstrated the greatest religious tolerance?

The Mughal emperors were followers of {{ }}.

Which of these best describes the manner in which the Mughals conquered India?

Under Akbar the Mughals' taxation system __________.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

The arrival of the East India Company

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.