The Danish East India Company established their first settlement in India at which place in 1620? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Danish East India Company established their first settlement in India at which place in 1620?
A. Goa
B. Calicut
C. Serampore
D. Tranquebar
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Danish East India Company founded a settlement at Tranquebar (Tharangambadi) in Tamil Nadu in 1620. They also later established Serampore in Bengal.

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