Question

What attracted the European companies to come and trade in India?

Answer 1

Answer :

The European trading companies of great opportunities in trade with India.

They could buy goods at a cheap price in India and carry them back to Europe to select higher prices.

This opportunity attracted them to India.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Indian cotton and silk was in great demand in Europe. Indian spices were also in great demand. Goods could be bought at cheaper rates from India and could be sold at higher rates in Europe. This prospect attracted the European trading companies to India.