Where did the French establish their first settlement in 1668?

Surat

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Ahmedabad

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The correct option is A Surat
The French East India Company was established by Colbert in 1664 as a commercial enterprise to compete with the English and Dutch East India companies. It was given a 15 yr monopoly to trade by the French king. They reached Surat in 1668 and established their first factory in India.

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