Question

Discuss the major powers which challenged the establishment of the empire of the East India Company in the Indian subcontinent.

Answer 1

Apprpach:

• Introduce by giving an overview of the empire of the East India Company
• Elaborate the challenge posed by other powers like Marathas, Nizam of Deccan, Mysore Sultans, etc. including the battles and the rivalry involved
• Explain why these powers failed against the East India Company
• Conclude by mentioning how the British overcame the challenges and went on to rule the Indian subcontinent for about 200 years