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Who established the first Portuguese factory in India at Calicut (1500)?
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The earliest Portuguese factory on the Malabar coast was set up at Calicut in 1500 after Cabral's arrival.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 A) Pedro Álvares Cabral — aligns with standard historical records for this fact/event.Why not B): Vasco da Gama — does not match this specific event/date/fact.Why not C): Afonso de Albuquerque — does not match this specific event/date/fact.Why not D): Francisco de Almeida — does not match this specific event/date/fact.