Question

9. The French East India Company arrived in India for trade in 1668 A.D. Explain​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The French East India Company was formed in 1664 AD during the reign of King Louis XIV to trade with India. In 1668 AD the French established their first factory at Surat and in 1669 AD established another French factory at Masaulipatam. ... The French came to India mainly with a purpose of trade and commerce.

Answer 2

The French East India Company was a colonial commercial enterprise, founded on 1 September 1664 to compete with the English and Dutch trading companies in the East Indies.