Immediate Cause of Rebellion. Offensive and Support. Retreat and Further Conflict. Resolution and Aftermath. Role of Nur JahanEarly Life and Marriage. Family Influence and Political Rise. Role in Governance and Administration. Cultural Contributions and Legacy. Relationship with Jahangir and Shah JahanPolitical and Administrative Developments. Jahangir's Reign and Challenges. Nur Jahan's Influence and Succession Issues.
India had numerous ports and towns engaging in brisk trade with the outer world.
India supplied foodstuffs such as sugar and rice to Southeast and West Asia, and Indian textiles were significant in the trade of the region.
Despite competition from Egypt and Ottoman Turkey, India was considered the virtual manufactory of the Asian world.
India needed to import certain metals, specific spices, war horses, and luxury items. The favorable balance of trade was met by the import of gold and silver.
The Portuguese arrived in India towards the end of the fifteenth century. During the seventeenth century, the Dutch, English, and French came for trade.
The Portuguese power began to decline in the second half of the sixteenth century, with the Dutch establishing themselves at Masulipatam and in the Spice Islands by 1610.
The English established a factory at Surat in 1612 after defeating a Portuguese fleet, confirmed by a farman from Jahangir in 1618. The Dutch also set up a factory at Surat.
The growth of India's foreign trade led to the influx of gold and silver, linking India more closely with European markets.
The price rise during the first half of the seventeenth century weakened traditional village ties and made the nobility more money-minded.
European nations tried to monopolize spice trade and capture Indian textile trade, ultimately leading to the conquest of territories in India.
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