Which of the following was the first fortified English garrison in India?

Which of the following was the first fortified English garrison in India?

Q. Which of the following was the first fortified English garrison in India?

(a) Masulipatam

(b) Armagaon

(c) Surat

(d) Fort St. George

Ans: (b) Armagaon

Explanation:  Armagaon or Armagon was the second colony of the English East India Company in Southern India. Its original name was Durgarazpatnam (Dugarazpatam) or Duraspatam.

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