Question

15. Why did European traders come to India ? give reason​

Answer 1

Answer:

European traders were attracted towards India because of the spices grown in tropical climates - pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, dried ginger etc. These spices had become an important part of European cooking. Also, they found the cotton cloth very attractive.

Answer 2

Answer:

It was Portuguese who come first to India through sea routes.

European countries come to India as they wanted goods at cheap rate and want to sell goods at high rates.

European countries also attracted towards good quality ofcotton and silk of India.