The French East India Company was formed in 1664. Where and by whom was the first factory under French established in India?
The French East India Company was formed in 1664. Where and by whom was the first factory under French established in India? Correct Answer Established by Francis Caron and at Surat
The correct answer is Established under Francis Caron and at Surat.
- The French East India Company was formed in 1664 by Colbert, a Minister under Louis XIV.
- The first French factory in India was established at Surat by Francis Caron. Hence, Option 2 is correct.
- Later, Maracara set up a factory at Masulipattinam.
- Francois Martin founded Pondicherry in 1673.
- Other French factories in India were Chandranagore, Mahe, and Karaikal.
- Francois Martin was the first governor of Pondicherry, the headquarters of the French possessions in India.
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