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In which year was the British East India Company formed?

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RRB NTPC 2019 CBT 1 Question Paper (8-Mar-2021) (Shift 2)
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$1600$

British East India Company Formation Year

The British East India Company was officially formed in the year $1600$. This royal charter granted the company the right to trade in the East Indies.

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