alleryWhich Frenchman is credited as the first indigo planter in Bengal?
ALouis Bonnaud
BJoseph Dupleix
CJean Law
DPierre Loti
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Louis Bonnaud
1. Indigo planting in Bengal dates back to 1777.
2. Louis Bonnaud, a Frenchman, introduced it and became the first planter.
3. Dupleix and Law were French officials, not indigo planters.
_Source: Wikipedia, Indigo revolt, Background_
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