HISTORY
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Question
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Where did British first open their facto-ries in Eastern part of India?
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Sikim
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Bihar
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Assam
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Orissa
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -After establishing themselves on the West Coast of India, the British turned their attention to the East Coast. They started with establishing their first factory at Masulipatnam in 1611 C.E.
Detailed explanation-2: -The British East India Company (EIC) established a factory at Balasore in 1633.
Detailed explanation-3: -In the Eastern part of India, Orissa was the first state where the British first opened their factory. This was mainly done to trade along with the East India Company.
Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is Surat. In 1608, the British East India Company decided to open a factory at Surat.
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