The Dutch East India Company set up their first factory in India at Masulipatnam in which year? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The Dutch East India Company set up their first factory in India at Masulipatnam in which year?

A. 1616

B. 1608

C. 1605

D. 1596

Answer: Option C

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The Dutch established their first factory at Masulipatnam in 1605, after obtaining permission from the local ruler.

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