When was Pondicherry established?

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Pondicherry was established in the year 1673 when the French East India Company acquired a small parcel of land from the Sultan of Bijapur. This marked the beginning of French colonial rule in the region.

The actual development of the settlement began in 1674, when the French Governor François Martin transformed the area into a trading center and administrative headquarters. However, the official establishment through acquisition and agreement occurred in 1673.

This event laid the foundation for over two centuries of French influence in Puducherry, which remains evident in the region's architecture, culture, and language.

The other options — 1670, 1682, and 1686 — do not align with the historical records of the French acquisition and establishment of Pondicherry.

Therefore, 1673 is the correct year in which Pondicherry was established under French control.