Q. When did the English East India company formed?
Answer: 1600
Notes: "The Governor and Compnay of Merchants of London trading into the East Indies" popularly known as the English East India company was formed in 1600 AD. Before the formation of English East India company, John Mildenhall (a merchant adventurer) was the first English man who arrived in India via a land route for the purpose of trade with Indian merchants.

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