Josiah Child - War With The Mughul Empire

War With The Mughul Empire

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Child lost the war with Aurangzeb, 6th Mughul Emperor, that took place between 1688 and 1690. Aurangzeb, however, did not take any punitive action against the company and restored its trading privileges. "For a massive indemnity and promises of better conduct in the future, he graciously agreed to the restoration of their trading privileges and the withdrawal of his troops".

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