Since the 17th century, British merchants had traded up in India. In East India, British traders set their trading partnerships, the East India Company (EIC) in years of 1600, with regional operations include India. EIC is the power center in Calcutta (India), and from this city of England expanded into Southeast Asia region. In the 18th century British traders also had a lot of trade in Indonesia, so that both the rival East India Company (Dutch). In fact, since the Netherlands became allies of France, England was always threatening the Dutch position in Indonesia.
Under the Governor General Lord Minto is located in Calcutta (India) was formed British expedition to seize areas of Dutch rule in Indonesia. In 1811, Thomas Stamford Raffles, has captured the Dutch empire in Indonesia. Raffles who was appointed as British leader on the territory of Indonesia provides the opportunity for residents of Indonesia to implement free trade.
However, British power remained oppressive Indonesian nation. Relations between Indonesia and Europe is almost entirely controlled by the British. But according to the London agreement in 1815, England are required to return the territory of Indonesia to the Netherlands. And in 1816 England was his duty.
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