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    Which Mughal emperor granted permission to the British East India Company to trade in India in 1617?
    Question

    Which Mughal emperor granted permission to the British East India Company to trade in India in 1617?

    A.

    Shah Jahan

    B.

    Jahangir

    C.

    Akbar

    D.

    Aurangzeb

    Correct option is B

    The correct answer is (B) Jahangir
    Explanation:
    · In historical context, Jahangir is the emperor who received Sir Thomas Roe (the ambassador of King James I) and granted a fireman to the British to trade and establish factories.
    Information Booster:
    · Sir Thomas Roe: Visited the court of Jahangir in 1615 and stayed until 1619.
    · First Factory: Established at Surat.
    · Jahangir's Reign: 1605–1627.
    Additional Knowledge:
    · Akbar: The third Mughal emperor; known for his policy of Sulh-i-kul.
    · Shah Jahan: Known for the construction of the Taj Mahal.
    · Aurangzeb: The last of the "Great Mughals"; his reign saw the maximum expansion of the empire.

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