ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Dutch India

Okay, kiddo, so let me tell you about a place called Dutch India.

A long time ago, some people from a country called the Netherlands (also known as Holland) traveled all the way across the globe to a land called India.

The Dutch people went to India because they wanted to trade things with the people who lived there. They wanted to buy spices, tea, and other valuable things.

At first, the Dutch people didn't have their own place to stay in India. They had to stay in rented buildings or ships anchored in ports. But later, they built their own buildings and forts, which they called "factories." These factories were like little towns where the Dutch people could live and work.

The Dutch people were very successful in India. They built up trade and made a lot of money. They even had their own army to protect their factories and trade ships.

However, the Dutch people were not always friendly with the Indian people. Sometimes, they fought with them over land and resources. This led to conflicts and wars.

Eventually, the Dutch India colony came to an end. Other countries, like Britain and Portugal, took over and the Dutch people left. But the legacy of Dutch India can still be seen today, in the architecture, food, and culture of India.