The Portuguese established the first printing press in India in Goa in 1556. This was primarily intended for printing religious literature by Christian missionaries.
Which European nation was first in bringing printing press to India ?
Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2018 · Topic: Advent of European Companies (Arrival of the Portuguese: Vasco da Gama and early settlements)
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