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Painting of a treaty between Britain and Bengal, 1765
(The British Library: Foster 29)
The British Library: Foster 29; painting of treaty between Britain and Bengal, 1765
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Study this source carefully. Different parts of the source will contain clues about why the British became empire builders in India. As you study the source, ask yourself:
  • What is happening in this scene?
  • What impression does the painting give of the relationship between the British leader and the ruler of Bengal?
  • Is this impression correct or misleading (check the useful notes)?
  • Does this source provide any clues as to why the British became empire builders in India?
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