When did the English set up a factory in Hooghly (Bengal)?

Q. When did the English set up a factory in Hooghly (Bengal)?
Answer: 1651
Notes: Shah Shuja of Bengal gave his consent to trade in Bengal for an annual payment of Rs 3000. English set up a factory in Hooghly in the year 1651.

This Question is Also Available in:

हिन्दी

This question has been sourced from GKToday's "40000+ GK / General Studies MCQs for SSC & State PCS Exams" App Exclusive Course in GKToday Android Application which provides more than 40K General Knowledge and General Studies questions with explanations asked in all Competitive Exams of India.

📌 Question Number: 43 in 5. British East India Company - Initial Days in the above course in App.