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The founder of French East India Company for trade in India was
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Francois Martin
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Francois Caron
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De La Haye
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Colbert
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Planned by Jean-Baptiste Colbert, it was chartered by King Louis XIV for the purpose of trading in the Eastern Hemisphere. It resulted from the fusion of three earlier companies, the 1660 Compagnie de Chine, the Compagnie d’Orient and Compagnie de Madagascar.
Detailed explanation-2: -Colbert, a minister under King Louis XIV, founded the French East India Company in 1664 CE. Q. The French East India Company arrived in India in 1668 CE.
Detailed explanation-3: -Complete answer: In 1674 the French East India company under Francois Martin established its settlement at Pondicherry which became their chief trading centre.
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