Multiple choice

During the Mughal period, which one of the following trades were the first to come to India?

  1. Portuguese

  2. Dutch

  3. Danish

  4. English

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Explanation

The Portuguese were the first Europeans to arrive in India during the Mughal period, with Vasco da Gama reaching Calicut in 1498. The Dutch arrived in early 17th century (1605), the Danish in 1616, and the English (East India Company) in 1600.