Who is greatest king in the world?
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- Ajatasatru (512-461 BCE)
- Ashoka (304-232 BCE)
- Samudragupta (315-380)
- Pulakesi II (610-642)
- Raja Raja Chola I (947-1014)
- Akbar I (1542-1605)
- Aurangzeb (1658-1717)
- Shivaji Bhonsle (1627-1680)
How did Portuguese transform maritime trade?
The Portuguese transformed maritime trade in Indian Ocean in the sixteenth century by taxing non-Portuguese ships that traded in the region.
When did Britain rule the world?
17th century
What things did Portuguese take back to Europe?
Calico: When the Portuguese first came to India in search of spices, they landed in Calicut on the Kerala coast in South-West India. The cotton textiles which they took back to Europe, along with the spices, came to be called “Calico” which was derived from Calicut.
What were the two main reasons for colonization?
ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL REASONS: A BETTER LIFE Most colonists had faced difficult lives in Britain, Ireland, Scotland, or Germany. They came to the Americas to escape poverty, warfare, political turmoil, famine and disease. They believed colonial life offered new opportunities.
Who ruled most of the world?
Empires at their greatest extent
| Empire | Maximum land area | |
|---|---|---|
| Million km2 | % of world | |
| British Empire | 35.5 | 26.35% |
| Mongol Empire | 24.0 | 17.81% |
| Russian Empire | 22.8 | 16.92% |
Why were the British so successful at colonizing?
The British Empire owed its success to many factors. One key to its success was its efficient taxation system. Rather than fight religious dissidents at home, Britain provided a way for them to not be a nuisance to the Church of England and still contribute to the empire’s resources.
Who came to India after Portuguese?
European Powers That Came To India
| Europeans | Came to India | 1st factory |
|---|---|---|
| Portuguese | 1498 | Cochin |
| Dutch | 1602 | Masulipatnam |
| English | 1600 | Surat |
| French | 1664 | Surat |
Who owns most land in UK?
FORESTRY COMMISSION
What did the Portuguese empire trade?
The main Portuguese goal was trade, not colonization or conquest. Soon its ships were bringing into the European market highly valued gold, ivory, pepper, cotton, sugar, and slaves. The slave trade, for example, was conducted by a few dozen merchants in Lisbon.