In 1610, the Dutch established a factory in which of the following places, which later became the headquarters of the Dutch directorate for the Coromandel region?​

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (A) Pulicat

• In 1610, the Dutch East India Company (VOC) established a factory at Pulicat, located on the Coromandel Coast (present-day Tamil Nadu).

• Pulicat later became the headquarters of the Dutch Coromandel directorate, facilitating Dutch trade in textiles and spices.

• The Dutch built Fort Geldria at Pulicat, which served as an important military and administrative center.

• Portuguese were the first Europeans to arrive in India, with Vasco da Gama landing in Calicut in 1498. They later established Goa as their capital in 1510.

• The Dutch East India Company (VOC) arrived in 1605, focusing on spices and textiles. Their main competition was with the Portuguese and later the British.

• Pulicat was the Dutch center until they were driven out by the British by the late 18th century.

• The British East India Company established its first factory at Surat in 1608, with Captain William Hawkins arriving at Emperor Jahangir’s court.

• The French arrived last among major powers, establishing Pondicherry as their main base.