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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. Farrukhshiyar
  4. Muhammad Shah

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Farrukhshiyar

Explanation: Farrukhshiyar issued the 1717 Farman granting duty-free trade privileges to the East India Company. Other Information: ▪️ Farman allowed English trade rights in Bengal, Gujarat, and Deccan. ▪️ Duty-free trade of goods for export except salt. ▪️ Strengthened British foothold in India. ▪️ Later conflicts with Nawab of Bengal arose (e.g., misuse of Dastaks). ▪️ British traders gained revenue privileges. ▪️ Marked shift of power balance toward the Company. ▪️ Key factor leading to Plassey (1757).