The Anarchy by William Dalrymple [Paperback]

The Anarchy by William Dalrymple, a book that tells the story of how the East India Company transitioned from a trading company into a colonial power, ultimately ruling much of India. In 1765, the company overthrew the Mughal emperor and established a government run by English traders using a private army. Over 47 years, the company governed vast parts of India from London, despite shareholders having little knowledge of the country. The book explores the collapse of the Mughal Empire and the destructive consequences of unchecked corporate power.