HISTORY
THE FIRST ONE
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Question
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Where French established their first factory?
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Masaulipatam
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Surat
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Cochin
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Pulicat
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Surat. The French East India Company was the last to be formed between Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, and French. The company established its first factory in Surat under Francis Caron in 1668. The second factory was established at Masulipatnam a year later, in 1669.
Detailed explanation-2: -The first French factory in India was established at Surat in 1668.
Detailed explanation-3: -In 1608, the British East India Company decided to open a factory at Surat. The English ambassador Captain Hawkins arrived at Jahangir’s Court to seek permission for trade with India.
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