Question

You may know that apart from the British, the Dutch, the French and the Portuguese have also played a part in the history of our country. Can you say which parts of India show French and Portuguese influences? Write an essay discussing the influence reflecting in the culture of those places, in not more than 200-250 words.

Answer 1

Answer:

If you are looking for history, you can refer to wikipedia. However,

Goa, Pondicherry and Mahe where some parts of india with French and Portuguese influences. You can even write about all these places, referring how it is related to French and Portuguese influence, with an incident that caused it to be the place. Hope its helpful.

Answer 2

Goa, Pondicherry and Mahe show French and Portuguese influences.

• In India, the Portuguese founded a colony at the start of the 16th century. Cochin served as the first capital of Portuguese India, followed by Goa.
• Portuguese rule expanded throughout India during the course of the following four centuries, primarily along the west coast of the continent but also in Bengal in the northeast.
• The Portuguese left their mark on some Indian cuisines during this time in two different ways: by bringing new ingredients to India, including spices that are now recognised as essential to Indian cuisine, and by introducing Portuguese dishes that were later modified to suit Indian culinary styles and preferences.
• The latest European nation to reach India was the French East India Company (FEIC). They first established a factory in Surat, Gujarat, then another one in Masulipatnam (Andhra coast). At Chandernagore, they founded their first colony (Bengal). By the end of the seventeenth century, they had established a stronghold in Tamil Nadu's Pondicherry (now Puducherry), which is located along the Coromandel Coast.
• The White Town, which exhibits French spirit in its urban design, streetscape, and architecture, is a prime example of French influence in Pondicherry. However, many outdated structures from the French era were dismantled. In partnership with the Pondicherry government, INTACH (Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage) has renovated a few historic mansions. Some of them were transformed into boutique stores, hotels, and dining establishments.

Goa, Pondicherry and Mahe show French and Portuguese influences.

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