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The Dutch in Bengal: Chinsurah's Lost Trading Empire
Long before the British ruled Bengal, the Dutch East India Company — the VOC — built a fortified trading hub at Chinsurah on the Hooghly River. This episode follows the rise and fall of the Dutch presence in Bengal, from the construction of Fort Gustavus to the Company's lucrative trade in saltpeter, opium, and textiles. Lucas and Luna explore how the VOC navigated Mughal and Nawabi politics, survived the Battle of Plassey, and ultimately ceded their possessions to the British in the 19th century. Key figures include François Caron, who founded the Dutch factory, and Pieter van der…
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