Which of the following is correct regarding the lease of Madras to the English by the local Raja in 1639?


A) The Raja authorised them to fortify Madras

B) The Raja did not authorised them to administer Madras

C) The Raja did not authorised them to coin money

D) The English built a small fort around their factory

Correct Answer:
D) The English built a small fort around their factory


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