Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Medieval History

Question:

Which of the Mughal emperor gave trading rights to the East India Company in India?

Options:

Akbar

Jahangir

Humayun

Shahjahan

Correct Answer:

Jahangir

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2- Jahangir

The Mughal emperor who gave trading rights to the East India Company in India was Jahangir.
In 1613, Jahangir granted the East India Company a firman, or decree, that allowed them to establish trading factories in Surat and other parts of India. This was a major victory for the East India Company, and it paved the way for their eventual dominance of trade in India.

Jahangir was a relatively tolerant ruler, and he was willing to allow foreign traders to operate in India. He was also interested in learning more about European culture and technology, and he welcomed European visitors to his court.