Which company established its factory in 1632 at Patna, Bihar?
- ABritish East India Company
- BDutch East India Company
- CPortuguese East India Company
- DFrench East India Company
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
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Correct answer: (b) Dutch East India Company
Explanation
In 1632 AD, the Dutch established a Dutch factory in Patna College’s northern building. They were interested in trade in cotton textiles, sugar, saltpetre, opium, etc.