Who among the following European forced to sell all their settlements...
The Danes formed an East India Company and arrived in India in 1616 AD. They established settlements at Tranquebar (in Tamil Nadu) in 1620 AD and Serampore (Bengal) in 1676 AD. However, they failed to strengthen themselves in India and were forced to sell all their settlements in India to the British.
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Who among the following European forced to sell all their settlements...
The correct answer is option b) Portuguese.
Explanation:
The Portuguese were the first Europeans to arrive in India in 1498. They established their settlements in Goa, Daman and Diu, and other parts of India. However, their dominance in India began to decline in the 17th century due to various factors such as the decline of the Portuguese empire, competition from other European powers, and the rise of the British East India Company.
In 1757, the British defeated the Portuguese in the Battle of Plassey and gained control of Bengal, which was an important center of Portuguese trade. The British continued to expand their presence in India and gradually forced the Portuguese to sell all their settlements to them.
In 1812, the British acquired Goa from the Portuguese as part of a settlement of a long-standing dispute. In 1961, India annexed Goa, Daman, and Diu from the Portuguese after a military operation.
Therefore, it was the Portuguese who were forced to sell all their settlements in India to the British.
Who among the following European forced to sell all their settlements...
A) is correct because duch east india company attempeted bank ruptacy in 1800 coupled wid the revolution in1830 was forsed to sell its possisions to britan and quiet asia
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