Articles on Colonial Trade
Historical Aspect of a Weaver’s Settlement in Chintadripet
By J. Sumathi · Journal of Indian History and Culture, 2021
Chintadripet, a historic settlement in Chennai, originated in the 17th century as a weaving hub under British colonial rule. Established in 1734 by the East India Company, it was designed to boost calico production for trade, with 230 weaver families settling…
Bandel: A Lesser-Known Portuguese Settlement in Mughal Bengal
By Subrata Roy · Journal of Indian History and Culture, 2021
This paper examines the development of Bandel, a lesser-known Portuguese-settled town in Bengal, under Mughal rule. It explores the ecological, political, and socio-economic factors that influenced the shift of Portuguese settlements from Saptagram to Hugli…
Historical Aspect of a Weaver’s Settlement in Chintadripet
By J. Sumathi · Journal of Indian History and Culture, 2021
Chintadripet, a historic settlement in Chennai, originated in the 17th century as a weaving hub under British colonial rule. Established in 1734 by the East India Company, it was designed to boost calico production for trade, with 230 weaver families settling…
Bandel: A Lesser-Known Portuguese Settlement in Mughal Bengal
By Subrata Roy · Journal of Indian History and Culture, 2021
This paper examines the development of Bandel, a lesser-known Portuguese-settled town in Bengal, under Mughal rule. It explores the ecological, political, and socio-economic factors that influenced the shift of Portuguese settlements from Saptagram to Hugli…