When Did the Dutch Leave India? Timeline and Historical Context
Discover when and why the Dutch left India, concluding their 200-year presence after the Anglo-Dutch Treaty of 1824.
Video transcript
The Dutch officially left India in 1825. After a series of conflicts and treaties, they transferred their last territories, including Malabar, to the British East India Company as per the Anglo-Dutch Treaty of 1824. Their departure marked the end of their 200-year presence in the Indian subcontinent.
Questions and answers
What was the Anglo-Dutch Treaty of 1824?
The Anglo-Dutch Treaty of 1824 was an agreement between the British and Dutch governments that delineated their respective colonial possessions in Southeast Asia and India, leading to the Dutch transferring their Indian territories to the British.
How long did the Dutch presence last in India?
The Dutch presence in India lasted approximately 200 years, ending officially in 1825 when they ceded their territories to the British East India Company.
Which territories did the Dutch transfer to the British in India?
The Dutch transferred their last Indian territories, including Malabar, to the British East India Company following the Anglo-Dutch Treaty of 1824.
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