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Q. Who among the following succeeded in securing permission from Jahangir to establish a British factory at Surat?

[A] William Hawkins

[B] Robert Clive

[C] Sir Thomas Roe

[D] John Marshall

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: Jahangir’s reign witnessed the visit of two Englishmen – William Hawkins and Sir Thomas Roe.

While the former could not get the consent of the Emperor for establishing an English factory in India, the latter, sent as ambassador by King James I, succeeded in securing permission to establish a British factory at Surat.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

Q. Who among the following succeeded in securing permission from Jahangir to establish a British factory at Surat?

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