What was the first permanent Dutch trading post in Indonesia?
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#98919. Asked by author. (Aug 26 08 7:34 PM)
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In 1603, the first permanent Dutch trading post in Indonesia was established in Banten, West Java and in 1611, another was established at Jayakarta (later 'Batavia' and then 'Jakarta').
In 1610, the VOC established the post of Governor General to enable firmer control of their affairs in Asia.
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