dutch came to india first.
dutch came to india first.
who came to india first dutch or english?
dutch
first dutch expedition to nusantara









































the first dutch expedition to indonesia (dutch: "eerste schipvaart") was an expedition that took place from 1595 to 1597. it was instrumental in the opening up of the indonesian spice trade to the merchants that eventually formed the dutch east india company, and marked the end of the portuguese empire's dominance in the region.









































section::::background.
first dutch expedition to nusantara
he has frequent exhibitions nationally and internationally.









































section::::"awards and prizes".









































3rd prize in hindustan times caricature art contest 2000 - india









































first prize in tabriz international cartoon contest 2005 - iran









































first prize in brazil international caricature art contest 2008 - brazil









































best political cartoonist award, government of andhra pradesh 2007 - india









































3rd prize in mayakamath memorial awards for excellence in political cartooning 2008 - india









































first prize in oommen chandy caricature contest, kerala 2012 - india









































first prize in brazil international caricature contest  2013 - brazil









































silver medal in china portraiture contest  2013 - china
shankar pamarthy