The arrival of Indian merchants, including Jains, Parsis, and Jews, turned Bombay, Madras, and Calcutta into large cities; the Company discovered a knack for large-scale administration.
The cities of Bombay, Madras, and Calcutta benefited greatly from the arrival of Indian merchants.
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