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==== Istroya Oriental colony ==== | ==== Istroya Oriental colony ==== | ||
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{{Further|Istroya Oriental colony}} | {{Further|Burgoignesc colonial empire|Istroya Oriental colony}} | ||
In the southern reaches of Battganuur, the [[Duchy of Bourgondi]] established the [[Istroya Oriental Colony]] in [[1611]]. Driven by a quest for resources and strategic advantage, the [[Bourgondii Royal Trading Company]], backed by royal decree, focused on the extraction of valuable minerals, timber, and other raw materials. | |||
The colony's administration, unlike its Marialanii counterpart, adopted a more laissez-faire approach, allowing local elites to maintain a degree of autonomy in exchange for cooperation and loyalty. This strategy, while pragmatic, also perpetuated existing social hierarchies and inequalities. The [[Istroya Oriental Colony]], like its northern counterpart, relied heavily on slave labor. Slaves, often captured from neighboring regions were forced to work in mines, forests, and plantations, enduring harsh conditions and brutal treatment. Despite the exploitative nature of its economic system, the [[Istroya Oriental Colony]] played a crucial role in preserving the unique Istroyo-Persian culture of southern Battganuur. The Bourgondii administrators, recognizing the value of this cultural heritage, protected the Jewish communities of the former [[Kingdom of Eshel]] and promoted the use of the Istroyan language in education and administration. | |||
====Barbary Straits colony==== | ====Barbary Straits colony==== | ||
{{Further|Barbary Straits colony}} | {{Further|Burgoignesc colonial empire|Barbary Straits colony}} | ||
In the wake of the Warring Century's turmoil, the [[History of Dericania#Duchy of Marialanus|Duchy of Marialanus]], a rising maritime power, sought to expand its influence and commercial interests in [[Audonia]]. In [[1577]], the [[Marialanii Ularian Trading Company]], armed with a royal charter, established the [[Barbary Straits Colony]] in northern Battganuur. This colony, strategically positioned at the western terminus of the [[Silk Road]], aimed to revitalize the region's agricultural potential and capitalize on the lucrative trade routes that crisscrossed the continent. The company's administrators, drawing upon their {{wp|Calvinist}} principles, implemented a rigid social hierarchy and a strict moral code. They invested heavily in infrastructure, constructing roads, canals, and ports to facilitate trade and transport. The colony's fertile plains were transformed into vast plantations, producing rice, cotton, and other cash crops for export. [[Audonia]]n slaves, captured or purchased from neighboring regions, were forced to work on the plantations, fueling the colony's agricultural engine. The slave trade became a lucrative source of revenue for the company and its shareholders. | |||
Despite the harsh realities of colonial rule, the [[Barbary Straits Colony]] became a hub of economic activity and cultural exchange. Its port cities, such as Bandar Abbas and Bushehr, attracted merchants, missionaries, and adventurers from across [[Audonia]] and beyond. The colony's unique blend of Marialanii and Battganuuri traditions, though often fraught with tension, contributed to a vibrant and dynamic cultural landscape. | |||
=====Barbary Wars===== | =====Barbary Wars===== | ||