what was the purpose of the dutch east indian company?
a. it was a multinational corporation used to establish colonies and trade in foreign territories.
b. it was a ship-building company in india that was financed and run by the dutch government.
c. it was a team of mercenaries and militia hired to steal spices and gold in southwest asia.
d. it was the world’s largest shipping company in the 16th century and was located in holland.

D is the correct option

Explanation:

It was the world's largest shipping company in 16th century and was located in Holland.

The Dutch East India Company was founded in 1602 in the Dutch Republic. Its purpose was to help in the War of Independence from Spain and protect States trade in the Indian Ocean. It gained a strong foothold in Indonesia and lasted till 1799. The company decline as a trading power by 17 th century, after this the company started to focus on the trade of agricultural products of Indonesian Archipelago. In the eighteenth century, the became corrupt and its charter was revoked in 1799 due to debts.

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