Where in South India did the British East India Company construct a trading post in 1639?
- A. Cuddalore
- B. Madraspatam ✓
- C. Kalahasti
- D. Karwar
Correct Answer: B. Madraspatam
Explanation
In 1639, the British East India Company purchased a strip of land in Madraspatam (modern-day Chennai) to build Fort St. George, establishing a key trading post.
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