Discover the East India Company’s pivotal role in 18th-century Persia, a period of immense upheaval. Amidst political turmoil, this book chronicles how Company servants navigated complex trade and cultural exchange, preserving interests through remarkable ingenuity. Explore the maritime commerce, diplomatic relations, and lived experiences detailed in Company records, offering a crucial understanding of early modern interactions across the Indian Ocean. This is essential reading for anyone interested in India’s historical global connections, commercial history, and the dynamics of empire.