Question

The Portuguese, British, Dutch, and French saw India as a Lucrative trading post write true or false​

Answer 1

True; The Portuguese, British, Dutch, and French saw India as Lucrative trading post.

1. Portuguese

• In 1498 , Landing of Vasco Da Gama at Calicut and was received by the hindu ruler of Calicut .

• This led to the establishment of trading stations at Calicut, Coachin and Cannanore.

• Portuguese were permitted to trade in spices and set up a factory on coast.

• They used Feitorias and Cartaze system to consolidate trade.

2. British

• In 1599, John Mildenhall came to India via land route with purpose of trade with Indian Merchant.

• Caption William Hawkins arrived at Jahangir's court (1609) to seek permission to open a factory at Surat .

• In 1613 , East India Company first factory set up at Surat.

3. Dutch

• They formed United East India Company 1602.

• They established factories at Masulipatnam (1605) and Surat (1616), etc.

• The Dutch replaced Portuguese as most dominant power in European trade with east, including India.

4. French

• In 1664 , the French East India Company was formed by Louis 14th Finance Minister Colbert.

• The first French Company was established at Surat in 1668.

• They came India with an objective of imperial expansion through commercial activities.