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Who was the Mughal Emperor when the English East India Company established its first factory at Surat?

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

Answer options

  1. Jahangir
  2. Akbar
  3. Shah Jahan
  4. Aurangzeb

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Jahangir

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (A) Jahangir šŸ“š Explanation: In 1613, the Mughal Emperor Jahangir issued a farman (royal decree) permitting the English East India Company to establish their first factory at Surat. This followed the visit of Captain William Hawkins and later Sir Thomas Roe to the Mughal court. Jahangir's reign (1605-1627) was a period of significant growth for European trade in India. He was known for his interest in art and justice (the Chain of Justice).