Arrival of French in India

French were the last among the European companies to enter India. In 1664, during the reign of Louis XIV, the efforts of his minister Colbert resulted in the formation of the French trading Company. It was established by the government and therefore, was managed, funded and controlled by the government itself. The first French Company in India was established at Surat in 1668 which was followed by the factory at Masulipattam in 1669 after the permission from the ruler of Golconda. The foundations of Pondicherry were laid by Martin in 1673. The trading post at Chandranagar was established at the ....