INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Tobacco use was a novelty in the first decade of the 17th century. But, its use became widespread by 1617, not only among the nobility but even among the common people. Jahangir had to issue a decree forbidding the smoking of tobacco to protect the health of the people and control the habit.

Detailed explanation-2: -During the reign of Emperor Akbar, tobacco was introduced by the Portuguese in the late 16th century. The intake of tobacco became so popular that Jahangir had to pass a decree around 1617 to ban it.

Detailed explanation-3: -Tobacco was introduced to India during the reign of Akbar by the Portuguese. The first tobacco plant was established in Gujrat in 1613 and it was also exported to Arakan and Pegu.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hint: Tobacco in India was first introduced by portuguese in the year of 1613 during the reign of Akbar.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 2003 (COTPA) is the principal comprehensive law governing tobacco control in India.