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The first English factory in Bengal was established at Hooghly in which year?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 1600
  2. 1651
  3. 1690
  4. 1717

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1651

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) 1651 šŸ“š Explanation: The English East India Company established its first factory in Bengal at Hugli during the reign of the Mughal governor Shah Shuja. This was made possible by a 'nishan' (permit) granted to Dr. Gabriel Boughton, who had cured a royal princess. This factory marked the beginning of English commercial dominance in the wealthy province of Bengal, eventually leading to their political rise.