In which city of India did the East India Company set up their first trading center?

Correct option is D

The East India Company set up their first trading center in India in the city of Surat.
· The British thus established their first (temporary) factory at Masulipatnam in 1611.
· But, the first permanent British factory was established at Surat in 1613.
· The English ambassador Captain Hawkins arrived at Jahangir’s Court to seek permission for trade with India.
· By 1613 CE, the British East India Company had established their first trade centre at Surat. Later Bharuch and Ahmedabad were added to the British list of factories.