Which of the following tactics

did the EIC use to monopolize
trade in India? (1 point)
invasion of the interior
regions of India to
access key natural
resources
creation of port cities
that allowed European
nations to freely trade
in the region
loans and military
support to local
nawabs in exchange
for trade compromises
exclusive use of British
soldiers to prevent
local Indians from
being armed

The EIC used the tactic of creating port cities that allowed European nations to freely trade in the region in order to monopolize trade in India.