Correct option is B
The Mughal ruler who was a contemporary of Queen Elizabeth I of England was Akbar. Akbar reigned from 1556 to 1605 CE, while Queen Elizabeth I reigned from 1558 to 1603 CE. Their reigns overlapped significantly, and both are remembered as powerful and influential rulers of their respective empires.
Key Facts:
- Akbar was one of the most illustrious rulers of the Mughal Empire. He is known for his military conquests, administrative reforms, and promotion of cultural integration, particularly through policies like Sulh-e-Kul (universal tolerance).
- Queen Elizabeth I, the daughter of King Henry VIII, was a contemporary of Akbar. While there were no direct diplomatic relations between the two, the English, under Elizabeth, began to establish trading relations with India toward the end of her reign. The East India Company was granted a charter by Elizabeth in 1600, laying the groundwork for future British involvement in India.
