Consider the following statements The Dutch East India Company was granted the power to wage war con...........

Ancient and Medival History Later Mughals and Advent of Europeans

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Consider the following statements:

The Dutch East India Company was granted the power to wage war, conclude treaties, acquired territories by the Dutch Parliament.
The Portuguese established dominance over India before the arrival of British due to their military supremacy over Mughals.
The first voyage of English ships was for the Spices islands of Indonesia.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

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Explanation:

1 and 3 only

Though the stated goal of Magellan's expedition was to find a passage through South America to the Moluccas, and return to Spain laden with spices, at this point in the journey, Magellan seemed to acquire a zeal for converting the local tribes to Christianity.

In India, Portugal established her trading settlements at Cochin, Goa, Diu, and Daman. From the beginning, the Portuguese combined the use of force with trade and they were helped by the superiority of their armed ships which enabled them to dominate the seas.