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The East India Company was one of the most powerful and influential trading companies in history, established in 1600 by royal charter from Queen Elizabeth I.
Originally formed to trade with the East Indies, the company grew to become a major force in global commerce, establishing trading posts and factories across Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
At its peak, the East India Company controlled vast territories, maintained its own army, and influenced the course of world history through its commercial and political activities.