French vs British in India: The Political Tricks That Led to the Carnatic Wars The Carnatic Wars were a turning point in Indian history. They began as small regional disputes but soon grew into a major struggle between the Frenc…
Why the Dutch East India Company Left India for Indonesia The Dutch East India Company (VOC), founded in 1602, was one of the most powerful trading companies in history. It operated across Asia for over two …
Venkateshwara on Coins: How the Dutch East India Company Mastered Indian Sentiment The Dutch East India Company (VOC) was one of the most powerful trading organizations in the world during the 17th and 18th centuries. Founded in 160…
Why Spain Never Set Foot in India India was one of the richest and most desired regions during the Age of Discovery (the time between the 15th and 17th centuries when European powers …
How Portugal's Blue Water Policy and Cartaz System Controlled Indian Ocean Trade In the 15th and 16th centuries, Portugal emerged as a powerful maritime nation that changed the course of global trade and exploration. Their Blue Wa…
How Prince Henry the Navigator Sparked the Age of Exploration: From Africa to India The Age of Exploration, also known as the Age of Discovery, was a turning point in world history. It opened up new trade routes, connected continents…
Why the Portuguese Brought Cashew to Goa: Land Reclamation and Agricultural Innovation When we think of cashew nuts today, we think of delicious snacks, curries, or exports. But did you know that cashew was not originally from India? It…