CBSE Class 8 History - From Trade to Territory

Chapter Overview

From Trade to Territory explains how the British East India Company established its presence in India for trade and eventually took control of vast territories. The chapter covers the battles, treaties, and policies that helped the British establish their dominance in India.

Important Keywords

• East India Company: A British trading company that later became a political power.
• Battle of Plassey (1757): The first major victory of the British in India.
• Battle of Buxar (1764): A battle that solidified British control over Bengal.
• Subsidiary Alliance: A policy that forced Indian rulers to accept British control.
• Doctrine of Lapse: A policy used to annex Indian states without heirs.