Which city served as the administrative capital of the Dutch East Indies?
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Correct answer: Batavia
Batavia (modern-day Jakarta) was established by Jan Pieterszoon Coen in 1619 as the headquarters of the VOC in Asia. It was built on the ruins of the city of Jayakarta and served as the hub of Dutch power.
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