Advent of Europeans: Pulicat (1610) on the Coromandel coast served primarily as the headquarters of the

Pulicat was the main Dutch VOC base on the Coromandel before shifting focus to other centres.Key term/context: Early European trading companies (Portuguese, Dutch VOC, English EIC, French) established 'factories' (trading posts) and forts along Indian coasts.Why correct: Option B) Dutch — aligns with standard historical records for this fact/event.Why not A): Portuguese — does not match this specific event/date/fact.Why not C): French — does not match this specific event/date/fact.Why not D): British — does not match this specific event/date/fact.