Identify the three villages that were initially brought together to establish the trading post on River Hoogly by the English in 17th Century.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Kolikata, Sutanuti, Gobindapur
NCERT (2025-26): “The Colonial Experience … In 1690, an English merchant named Job Charnock arranged to lease three villages (named Kolikata, Gobindapur, and Sutanuti) by the river Hugli in order to set up a trading post. In 1698, Fort William was established by the river for defensive purposes, and a large open area was cleared around the fort for military engagements. The fort and the open area (called Maidan) formed the core of the city that emerged rather rapidly.” |