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Arrival Of Europeans In India - As Traders And Consolidation Of British Power

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · History

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Arrival of the Portuguese

  • Portugal was a leading naval power in Europe during the late 15th century.
  • Vasco da Gama reached Calicut (Kozhikode) on May 20, 1498, opening a sea route from Europe to India.
  • The Portuguese established factories at Cochin and Coonoor in 1503 under the name 'Estado da India'.
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Arrival of the Dutch

  • The Dutch established themselves in Masulipatnam in 1605 with a farman from the Golconda ruler.
  • They dominated the spice trade by controlling Java and Sumatra (Spice Islands).
  • The Dutch exchanged Indian textiles from the Coromandel Coast for spices in Southeast Asia.
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Arrival of the British

  • The British East India Company was formed in 1600 with a royal charter for trade in the East Indies.
  • Sir Thomas Roe secured a farman from Mughal Emperor Jahangir in 1618 to establish a factory at Surat.
  • The British recognized Gujarat as a major hub for textile exports.
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Arrival of the French

  • The French arrived in the early 17th century and established trading posts in Surat, Masulipatnam, and Pondicherry.
  • Pondicherry became their most important colony, established in 1674.
  • Other French territories included Karikal, Mahe, Yanam, and Chandernagore.

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In 1498The Dutch established themselves in MasulipatnamFounded in 1600After defeating the French and localBritish rule brought modern education

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