For 10 points, name this British joint-stock company founded in order to promote trade with its namesake region and China.
Lin Zexu attempted to end this organization's major smuggling activities in his country's ports. This entity fought three wars with the Marathas, culminating in Robert Clive's victory over the Nawab of (*) Bengal at Plassey. Under the Tea Act, American colonists could only buy this body's imported tea. This corporation waged war with the Qing dynasty over opium imports. For 10 points, name this British joint-stock company founded in order to promote trade with its namesake region and China.
Lin Zexu attempted to end this organization's major smuggling activities in his country's ports.
Honourable East India Company [accept John Company]