Q. Who was the first English man arrived in India via a land route for the purpose of trade with Indian merchants?
Answer: John Mildenhall
Notes: Before the formation of English East India company, John Mildenhall (a merchant adventurer) was the first English man who arrived in India in 1599 via a land route for the purpose of trade with Indian merchants.

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