Appointment of Pieter Nuyts

Date: May 10, 1627 • Location: New Delhi, India

Dutch explorer Pieter Nuyts was appointed governor of Formosa (modern-day Taiwan) by the Dutch East India Company.

Pieter Nuyts or Nuijts was a Dutch explorer, diplomat and politician.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in India's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.