This book presents a comprehensive account of the trade relations between England and India from 1600-1896. It explores how the British East India Company played a crucial role in shaping the trajectory of trade and commerce, ultimately leading to the colonization of India. The book delves into the economic, political, and social implications of this relationship and offers a unique perspective on the history of India during this period. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.