India's administration

Originally who oversaw the expansion of British influence?

The British east India company, under its control, millions of subjects had been added to the British Empire by conquest or annexation adding vastly to Britain’s expenditure on administration and defence

What did the first census indicate?

Taken in 1871, it indicated that at least 236 million lived either directly under British rule, or in states protected by treaties with Britain

What was the British East India granted?

They were granted monopoly over over English trade with Asia in 1600

What did it have by 1750?

They had large bases at Madras, Calcutta and Bombay and was a powerful organisation controlling trade through agreement with local nawabs and rajas