In the year 1613 where was the English East India Company given permission to set up a factory trading post?

In 1613, the English East India Company was permitted to establish a trading post in Surat, India, by the Mughal Empire. Studying this highlights its role in colonial trade, the challenges of early commerce, and its impact on India’s economy. It also offers insights into how trade shaped colonization, providing lessons on understanding colonial influences in Pakistan’s history.