Europe in Asia
nEuropean settlements in Asia also were minimal.
nSpain moved into the Philippines and began
Christianizing activities; the
Dutch East India Company administered parts of Indonesia and briefly had a presence in Taiwan.
nAsian colonization began a new phase when France and
Britain, with forts along
both coasts, began to compete for control in India as Mughal authority declined.
nOutright war began in 1744, with each side allying with
Indian princes.
nFrench defeat destroyed their power in India.
