East India Company
The company received a Royal Charter from Queen Elizabeth I on 31 December 1600, making it the oldest among several similarly formed European East India Companies. Wealthy merchants and aristocrats owned the company's shares. Initially the government owned no shares and had only indirect control.
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When was the company that employed Sir Thomas Metcalfe, 4th Baronet, established in India?
Sir Thomas Metcalfe, 4th Baronet >> employer
East India Company
when was #1 established in india
31 December 1600