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A Long and Illustrious History

Which company, originally set up to trade, gained control of large parts of India?

AThe East India Company
BThe Royal African Company
CThe Hudson's Bay Company
DThe Muscovy Company

Answer & explanation

The correct answer is The East India Company.

The East India Company, originally set up to trade, gained control of large parts of India during Britain's colonial expansion.

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