Who was the first English man arrived in India via a land route for the purpose of trade with Indian merchants?
[A] John Mildenhall
[B] Captain William Hawkins
[C] Francisco de Almeida
[D] John Surman
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Correct Answer: A [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.
