Machilipatnam was a fort for which colonial power?
The French
The Mughals
The Ottomans
The Spanish
Answer
The French established Machilipatnam as a fortified settlement in the 17th century. They saw the strategic importance of the location as a major port on the Coromandel Coast of India, facilitating trade and military control. The French presence in Machilipatnam was part of their larger colonial ambitions in the region, competing with other European powers for influence and territory in India.
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