Q134
The East India Company was established in the year
A.
1607 AD
B.
1600 AD
AnswerC.
1700 AD
D.
1669 AD
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The East India Company was an English company formed for the exploitation of trade with East and Southeast Asia and India. Incorporated by royal charter on December 31, 1600, it was started as a monopolistic trading body so that England could participate in the East Indian spice trade.