Identify the correct chronology of  establishment of French settlements:

Key Points

• The French first established a settlement in Surat in the year 1668.
• Pondicherry was established as a French settlement in 1673.
• Yanam was acquired by the French in 1723.
• Mahe was established as a French settlement in 1725.
• Karaikal was acquired by the French in 1739.

Additional Information

• Surat:
  • Surat is a city in the Indian state of Gujarat.
  • It was one of the first cities where the French established their trading post in 1668.
  • Surat was an important center for trade and commerce during the Mughal era.
• Pondicherry:
  • Pondicherry, now known as Puducherry, is a Union Territory of India.
  • The French acquired it in 1673 and it served as the capital of French India.
  • Pondicherry has a rich colonial history and is known for its French architecture.
• Yanam:
  • Yanam is located in the Union Territory of Puducherry.
  • The French acquired Yanam in 1723.
  • It is situated on the east coast of India in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
• Mahe:
  • Mahe is a small town in the Union Territory of Puducherry.
  • The French acquired Mahe in 1725.
  • Mahe is located on the Malabar Coast in the state of Kerala.
• Karaikal:
  • Karaikal is another part of the Union Territory of Puducherry.
  • The French acquired Karaikal in 1739.
  • Karaikal is located in the state of Tamil Nadu.