Expansion of British Imperialism in India: Various Trading Companies: The companies of Portugal, Holland, France, Denmark and England had set up their trading centres in India. They earned huge profits while dealing in spices, indigo, cotton textiles and saltpetre. Their competitions often resulted in conflicts. The British and the French weakened the Portuguese and Dutch traders. British and French Companies: These two dominating forces competed to control the Indian markets and politics of India. They fought three Carnatic Wars between 1744 and 1763. The English emerged victorious in these decisive battles. The Britishers: They had defeated the nawab of Bengal … Continue reading Expansion of British Imperialism in India