Which one of the following traders first came to India during the Mughal period?
A. Portuguese
B. Dutch
C. Danish
D. Britis
Answer: Option A
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Among the given options, the traders who first came to India during the Mughal period were the Portuguese. The Portuguese arrived in India at the beginning of the 16th century and established their presence along the western coast. They were led by explorers like Vasco da Gama, who arrived in Calicut in 1498. Their primary aim was to establish trade routes and monopolize the spice trade.The other options represent European powers that also established trade and colonial presence in India, but their arrivals were generally in later periods:
Dutch (Option B): The Dutch East India Company arrived in India during the 17th century.
Danish (Option C): The Danish East India Company established its trading posts in India in the 17th and 18th centuries.
British (Option D): The British East India Company arrived in India during the early 17th century, but their significant influence and control expanded in later centuries.
Therefore, the correct option is Option A: Portuguese, who were the traders that first came to India during the Mughal period.
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Abdul hakim read the history properly, British came to India in 1608 at surath in time of jahangir(1605-1627) but Portuguese traders met when Akbar(1556-1605) came to Combo, Gujarta in1571 and made a contact for trade.
Mughal period begins 1526 AD
Portuguese came to India 1498 AD I.e. Before the Mughal period begins.
Given during Mughal period trader first came to India therefore British is absolutely correct answer.
Portuguese captured Goa 1510 AD and control own power
The correct answer is D) British
Because Mughal period begins 1526 AD
Portuguese came to India 2498 AD I.e. Before the Mughal period begins.
Given during Mughal period trader first came to India therefore English is absolutely correct answer.p Portuguese captured Goa 1510 AD and control by own power of governor