A Meta AI's copy.Sub: Ramdulal Dey/Deb. Ramdulal Dey was indeed a pioneer in India-American trade relations. Born in 1752 in a poor family near Dumdum, he rose to become one of the richest merchants in Bengal through his honesty, determination, and hard work. He started his career as a bill clerk for Madanmohan Dutt, a prominent merchant, and eventually became a ship merchant, trading with America. *Key Contributions:* - *Primary Agent for American Merchants*: Ramdulal Dey was the primary agent for many American merchant houses in Salem, Boston, Philadelphia, and New York, facilitating trade between India and America. - *Boosted Indo-American Trade*: His business acumen and integrity helped increase trade between the two nations, with American ships frequently visiting Calcutta to purchase Bengal goods like textiles, tea, and indigo. - *Trusted Partner*: American merchants trusted him so much that they dispensed with European agents in Bengal, relying solely on Ramdulal Dey's e...