INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

THE FIRST ONE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The first to establish regular trade with India was?
A
Dutch
B
Portuguese
C
English
D
French
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Portugal was the first country to establish trade relations with India. Hence, the correct option is (a)

Detailed explanation-2: -The East India Company was incorporated by royal charter on December 31, 1600. It was an English company formed for the exploitation of trade with East and Southeast Asia and India.

Detailed explanation-3: -On 13 September 1500, Portuguese explorer Pedro Álvares Cabral arrived at Calicut in Kerala and established a factory which was the first European factory in India.

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