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Which company was authorized by Jahangir to set up a factory in Surat?
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The French East India Company
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The United East India Company
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The English East India Company
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The Portuguese East India Company
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The British established their first factory in Surat in 1613 with the permission of Jahangir. Surat became the headquarters of the English in Western India. Q. The Mughal Emperor Jahangir permitted the English to establish a factory at in 1613.
Detailed explanation-2: -The first factory in Surat was established by East India Company Treaty signed with Mughal Emperor Jahangir.
Detailed explanation-3: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Jahangir. Mughal Emperor Jahangir permitted the English East India Company to establish its factory in 1613 at Surat. The British East India Company came to India for trade in spices, an important commodity in Europe back then, and as it was used to preserve meat.
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