Question

was the most prosperous European settlement in India.​

Answer 1

The British Settlement was the most prosperous in India.

How did the British settlements become the largest and most prosperous among the European settlements in 18th century India?

In 1717, the Mughal Emperor Farrukhsiyar issued a farman which allowed the English East India Company to conduct duty-free trade in the region of Bengal. As a result, the Company could import and export material to and from Bengal without any tax payment to the Government of the region. The Company was also accorded the right to issue dastaks or passes for the free movement of their goods. As a result of these favourable conditions, the British settlements became the largest and most prosperous compared to other European settlements.

Answer 2

calcutta

Explanation:

The largest and most prosperous European settlement in Bengal was the British settlement at Calcutta.