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INDIAN HISTORY
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Question
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The French East India Company was formed for trading with India under the patronage of:
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Louis XIII
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Louis XIV
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Louis XV
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Louis XVI
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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: -The French East India Company came to India only with the purpose of trading and not to rule in the country. Indigo, Dye, Cotton, Silk and Spices were some of the important items of trading of French Company.
Detailed explanation-3: -Now, the French East India company wanted to establish their Empire on the territory of India. The French East India company in 1669 was established by Jean-Baptiste Colbert.
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