Question

_____ founded the first French factory in India

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

The first French factory in India was established at Surat in 1668 and later one at Machillipatnam. But they were driven out by the Dutch and the British by 1720. The French settlement in India began in 1673 with the purchase of land at Chandernagore from the Mughal Governor of Bengal.

Answer 2

Answer

Francois Caron founded the first French factory in India.

Explanation

• The first French factory in India was founded by Francois Caron in Surat in 1668.
• Francois Caron sent the French India Company who sent out an expedition to Surat and established the factory.
• They chose places near to the sea for trade convenience.
• After building the first one, Marcara founded another factory at Masaulipatam.

Therefore, Francois Caron founded the first French factory in India.

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