Arrival of French


 
 
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Arrival of French

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  • The French East India Company was founded in 1664by Louis XIV's minister Colbert, called the Compane des Orientales.
  • An expedition left for India in 1667 AD under the leadership of Francis Caro who established his first trading factory in Surat in 1668 AD.
  • The war fought between the British and the French was known as the Carnatic War. There was a struggle between the two companies for about 20 years over the  rights on the area situated on the Coromandal coast which was called Karnataka.
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    Question : 1

    Which was the most important centure of the French in Bengal ?

    Right Option : A
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    Question : 2

    In the Battle of Vandiwash fought on 22 January ________________, the English army was led by Eirekoot and the French army was led by Lali, The British won in this battle.

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 3

    The French East India Company was founded in _________________ by Louis XIV's minister Colbert, called the Compane des Orientales.

    Right Option : B
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