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 * British East Indies Company**

The British East Indies Company was one of the great trading companies sponsored by the Netherlands, Britain, and France. The companies were given government monopalies of trade in certain regions. They could raise armies and coin money.

The BEIC played an important role in parts of India during the 18th century. Like the Dutch East Indies Company, the BEIC traded actively in fur.

Created by: Alexa DeAntonio December 11, 2008