Chapter: India and European Colonialism· History

In 1668 the French established their factory at Rajapur by seeking permission from _____.

Q.1 (A) (3) In 1668 the French established their factory at Rajapur by seeking permission from _____.

A. Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj

B. Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj

C. Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj

D. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

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Answer: (d) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

The French East India Company (founded 1664) set up its first factory at Surat (1668) and, with the permission of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, a factory at Rajapur on the Konkan coast.

Statement: In 1668 the French established their factory at Rajapur by seeking permission from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

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