In which year was the East India Company established?
The correct answer is In 1600.
- In 1600, the East India Company was established.
Key Points
- The Governor and company of merchants of London trading into the East Indies, popularly known as the English East India Company, were formed in 1600 AD.
- Captain William Hawkins arrived at Jahangir’s court (1609 AD) to seek permission to open a factory in Surat. A Farman was issued by Jahangir, permitting the English to build a factory in Surat (1613 AD).
- Sir Thomas Roe visited Jahangir’s court (1615 AD) as an ambassador of King James I to seek permission to trade in India.
Additional Information
- The Dutch East India Company established factories in India at Masulipatnam in 1605 AD, Pulicat (1610 AD), Surat (1616 AD), Bimlipatam (1641 AD), Karaikal (1645 AD).
- The French East India Company was formed in 1664 AD by Colbert under state patronage during the reign of Louis XIV.
