HISTORY
MEDIAVAL INDIA
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Question
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Permission to the British to establish their trading centre at Surat had been given by the Mughal emperor
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Babar
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Akbar
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Jahangir
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Humayun
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Mughal emperor Jahangir granted a Farman to Captain William Hawkins permitting the English to erect a factory at Surat in 1613.
Detailed explanation-2: -The British established British East India company in 1600 AD to carry out trade in India. This company took permission from Emperor Jahangir and established its factory in Surat. The trade between India and England was carried out through this company.
Detailed explanation-3: -The British ships landed on Indian Subcontinent at the port of Surat, Aug 24, 1608, for the purpose of trade. Mughal Emperor Jahangir granted a farman to Captain William Hawkins permitting the East India Company to erect a factory at Surat in 1613.
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