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How did the British control India in the 1600s?

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Throughout the 1600s and 1700s they took control of more and more Indian lands. In 1639 the British established control of Madras. In 1661 they gained control of Bombay - a very important port and trading centre. ... The British victory at Wandiwash cleared the way for Britain to become the main European power in India.

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