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Q: The East India Company sent Captain William Hawkins to the court of Emperor ___ in 1608 to seek permission to open a factory at Surat.
  • A. Humayun
  • B. Shah Jahan
  • C. Akbar
  • D. Jahangir
Correct Answer: Option D - In 1608 AD the East India company sent Captain Willam Hawkins to the court of the Mughal emperor Jahangir to get permission for trade. Willam Hawkins was sent by the king James of England.
D. In 1608 AD the East India company sent Captain Willam Hawkins to the court of the Mughal emperor Jahangir to get permission for trade. Willam Hawkins was sent by the king James of England.

Explanations:

In 1608 AD the East India company sent Captain Willam Hawkins to the court of the Mughal emperor Jahangir to get permission for trade. Willam Hawkins was sent by the king James of England.