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Which Mughal emperor granted ‘Farman’ in 1717 to the British East India Company?

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

Answer options

  1. Bahadur Shah II
  2. Shah Alam II
  3. Farrukhsiyar
  4. Muhammad Shah

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Farrukhsiyar

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: C) Farrukhsiyar 📚 Explanation: The Mughal Emperor Farrukhsiyar granted a famous 'Farman' (royal decree) to the British East India Company in 1717. This decree gave the British extensive trading rights in Bengal. It allowed them to trade without paying certain taxes and was a major step in their rise to power. It is often described as the 'Magna Carta' of the Company's rule in India.