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Q. Who were the group of merchants that formed the English East India Company in 1599 AD?
Answer: Merchant Adventurers
Notes: The English East India Company, formed in 1599 AD, was established by a group known as "The Merchant Adventurers". The company started with a 15-year monopoly of the eastern trade, granted by Queen Elizabeth in 1600. Before the expiration of the first charter, the monopoly was extended by King James II of England. The company played a significant role in establishing the British empire in India, shaping the history of the subcontinent and playing a pivotal role in global trade.

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