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Historical Primary Sources :: Archival Documents :: 4 Rabīʿ I 1166 / 8 January 1753
King George II, Posted by Sohaira Siddiqui, 25 July 2020
The Charter expanded the legal and judicial powers of the EIC in India and renewed the powers of the Mayor’s Court.
Historical Primary Sources :: Archival Documents :: 29 Muḥarram 1139 / 24 September 1726
King George I, Posted by Sohaira Siddiqui, 25 July 2020
Approval of a governance structure for the East India Company that includes a Mayor, Aldermen and the establishing of the Mayor’s Court in Madras, Bombay and Calcutta. The judicial remit of the Mayor’s court is also established.
Historical Primary Sources :: Archival Documents :: 5 Shaʿbān 1071 / 3 April 1661
King Charles II, Posted by Sohaira Siddiqui, 25 July 2020
In 1661, King Charles II of Britain expanded the jurisdiction of the British East India Company to “exercise power and command over its fortresses.” This meant that the Company, beyond having legal jurisdiction, began to function as the de-facto rulers of Company controlled areas in India.
Historical Primary Sources :: Archival Documents :: 25 Jumādā II 1009 / 31 December 1600
Queen Elizabeth I, Posted by Sohaira Siddiqui, 25 July 2020
Charter to the East India Company providing a license to trade and establishing their basic governing structure in the areas where they are established.