Question

_________ was the first capital of British East India Company
A. Calcutta
B. Bombay
C. Madras
D. Agra

Answer 1

Hint: It was the centre of all cultural and political movements throughout India.The 19th century renaissance and reformation in India was pioneered in this city.

Complete answer:
Option A: In 1772,Calcutta became the capital of British India when the first Governor General Warren Hastings transferred all important offices to the city from Murshidabad.The famous fort William college was established here in 1801.It became the centre of all cultural and political movements in entire India.Till 1912,Calcutta was the capital of India,when the British shifted the capital to Delhi.Therefore, Option A is the correct answer.

Option B: Bombay was not the capital of British east India Company.On 27,March 1668 Bombay was given to the east India company by the English crown.Originally Bombay was acquired by the Portuguese from the sultan of Gujarat Bahadur Shah by the treaty of Bassein in 1534.Therefore,Option B is not the correct answer.

Option C: It was founded by the east India Company on 22nd August 1639.Thet obtained a grant of a 3 mile long strip of land.This land was a fishing village called Madrasapattinam.This grant,issues for 2 years authorised the company to build a fort and a castle which now is known as Chennai.The famous St.George fort is built here.Therefore, Option C is not correct answer.

Option D: It fell into the hands of British Raj in 1803.The united provinces of Agra and Oudh was a province of India unde the British Raj which existed from 1902-1947;the official name was shortened by the government of India act,1935 to united Provinces.Therefore, Option D is not correct.

So, the correct answer is option A.

Note: In the beginning,English followed peaceful trade as their policy.But,they took advantage of the deteriorating political system of India to establish their political supremacy.