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The Charter was issued to the East Indian Company in 1600 by whom?

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Q. 6 of Quiz-1856 (Que-ID : 4016)

The Charter was issued to the East Indian Company in 1600 by whom?

  • King Charles II
  • Queen Elizabeth I
  • Queen Victoria
  • Queen Mary

Ans → (b)Queen Elizabeth I

Explanation → On December 31, 1600, Queen Elizabeth I issued the Royal Charter to the East India Company. The British East India Company established trading facilities on the east and west coasts of India as well as in Bengal as a result of this Charter.

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