GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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INDIAN HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
French East India Company was formed during reign of -
A
Louis XIV
B
Louis XIII
C
Louis XV
D
Louis XVI
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Complete answer: In 1664 AD, the French East India Company was formed during the reign of King Louis XIV to trade with India. The French built their first firm at Surat in 1668 AD, and another French firm at Masulipatam was established in 1669 AD.

Detailed explanation-2: -Colbert, a minister under King Louis XIV, founded the French East India Company in 1664 CE.

Detailed explanation-3: -A Mughal Emperor ruled India when the East India Company was established. Tha East India Company was established in 1600 during the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar (1556-1605).

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