Q. The British East India Company was formed during the reign of which of the following ruler?
Answer: Elizabeth I
Notes: The British East India Company was formed during the reign of Elizabeth I.  They were the traders of cotton, silk, indigo dye, salt, saltpetre, tea, and opium. The Company received a Royal Charter from Queen Elizabeth in 1600 CE.

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