Multiple choice general knowledge history

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

  1. Portuguese

  2. Dutch

  3. Danish

  4. English
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The Portuguese were the first European traders to arrive in India during the Mughal period, with Vasco da Gama reaching Calicut in 1498. This marked the beginning of European colonial trade interests in India. The Dutch, Danish, and English arrived later in the 17th century.

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