In which year did Francois Martin establish Pondicherry, which later emerged as the Headquarters of the French in India?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D) 1674

Explanation:

• Francois Martin established Pondicherry in 1674 under the French East India Company.
• He was appointed as the first French governor of Pondicherry, which eventually became the headquarters of French colonial rule in India.
• Pondicherry was later a key French settlement in India, thriving as a center of trade and administration for the French.

Information Booster:

• Pondicherry was initially a small fishing village that grew under the influence of the French, who established their control in the region and expanded it into a major port.
• The French presence in India lasted until 1954, when the French territories were transferred to the Indian government.

Additional Knowledge:

Pondicherry (Puducherry)

• Capital: Puducherry
• Official Languages: Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, French (limited usage)
• Area: 492 square kilometers
• Population: Approximately 1.6 million (as of 2021)
• Location: Located on the southeastern coast of India, along the Bay of Bengal
• Union Territory: Pondicherry is one of the seven Union Territories of India.
• Historical Significance:
• French Colonial Rule: Pondicherry was under French colonial rule from 1674 to 1954 and was the French headquarters in India.
• Treaty of Paris (1814): The French retained control of Pondicherry and its surrounding regions after India was ceded by the British.
• French Influence: The city still retains elements of French culture, architecture,