Formation and Early Influence of the British East India Company

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When was the British East India Company formed?
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The British East India Company was formed in 1600.
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What was the original purpose of the British East India Company?
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The company's initial purpose was to participate in the spice trade in the East Indies.
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Which royal authority granted the British East India Company its charter?
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Queen Elizabeth I granted the charter.
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Name one of the first trading posts established by the British East India Company in India.
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The company established an early trading post at Surat.
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What were the trading rights originally granted to the British East India Company?
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The company had exclusive rights to trade in the East Indies.
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