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English set up their first factory in Surat by whose written permission?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Akbar
  2. Jahangir
  3. Shahjehan
  4. Aurangeb

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Jahangir

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Jahangir šŸ“š Explanation: Following the diplomatic efforts of Sir Thomas Roe in 1615, Emperor Jahangir issued a royal farman granting the English written permission. This allowed the East India Company to officially establish a trading factory at Surat, their first major foothold in India.