# Episode 405: The East India Company - Part 5: Downfall and Dissolution

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Published: 2026-03-29T13:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3164

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In this week's episode, discover how and why the British East India Company, an immensely powerful and wealthy imperial institution, came crashing down after a slow and steady decline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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