UPSC History Optional · Paper II · 2012 · Q1(b) · 12 marks
“Compared to their English counterpart, the French East India Company enjoyed little discretionary power and had to always look up to Paris for all major decisions. This partly explains the failure of the French in India.” Critically examine
- Chapter
- European Penetration into India
- Topic
- Failure of the French in India
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