An orphan asylum set up by this organization inspired Andrew Bell's monitorial system of education. Several members of this organization were waterboarded and executed by Dutch authorities in the Ambo
An orphan asylum set up by this organization inspired Andrew Bell's monitorial system of education. Several members of this organization were waterboarded and executed by Dutch authorities in the Amboyna Massacre. This organization expanded its influence via the controversial Doctrine of Lapse. This organization's main rival was once led by Joseph Dupleix, who was based in Pondicherry. It opposed (*) French interests in the Carnatic Wars, and it further consolidated its gains in the late 18th century by conquering the Kingdom of Mysore. Its employee Robert Clive fought the Battle of Plassey in retaliation for the mistreatment of British prisoners in the Black Hole of Calcutta. For 10 points, name this trading company that once ruled many British colonies in Asia.