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The French East India Company: A Corporate Empire in the Indian Ocean
In this episode, we explore the rise and fall of the French East India Company (Compagnie des Indes Orientales), tracing its evolution from a state-backed trading venture to a colonial power in India. We focus on the pivotal figures of François Caron, who established the company's first factory in Surat, and François Martin, who founded Pondichéry. We discuss the company's rivalry with the Dutch and English, its reliance on royal patronage under Louis XIV and his minister Colbert, and its eventual decline after the Seven Years' War. Listeners will learn about key battles, such…
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