Forgotten Fortunes Editorial · Article Discussion
Read the original research: East India Company Bonds, Surat Hundi Credit, and the 1698 £2 Million State Loan
Story overview: The English East India Company drew on investors, bond finance and Indian credit networks while negotiating trading privileges. A £2 million government loan reshaped its position in 1698.
Discussion question: Which financial decisions increased or reduced the risks in this case?
Have a different interpretation? Share the evidence and explain why.
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