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Q: Who was the first Englishman to appear in the Mughal Court during Jahangir's reign?
  • A. Paul Canning
  • B. Captain William Hawkins
  • C. William Edward
  • D. Ralph Fitch
Correct Answer: Option B - Captain Willian Hawkins was the first Englishman to appear in the Mughal Court during the reign of Jahangir in April 1609. He was well received by Jahangir in spite of the opposition of the Jesuit Fr. Pinheiro who represented the Portuguese interests at Mughal court. Jahangir called him "English Khan" who was able to persuade the emperor to grant a commission for an English factory.
B. Captain Willian Hawkins was the first Englishman to appear in the Mughal Court during the reign of Jahangir in April 1609. He was well received by Jahangir in spite of the opposition of the Jesuit Fr. Pinheiro who represented the Portuguese interests at Mughal court. Jahangir called him "English Khan" who was able to persuade the emperor to grant a commission for an English factory.

Explanations:

Captain Willian Hawkins was the first Englishman to appear in the Mughal Court during the reign of Jahangir in April 1609. He was well received by Jahangir in spite of the opposition of the Jesuit Fr. Pinheiro who represented the Portuguese interests at Mughal court. Jahangir called him "English Khan" who was able to persuade the emperor to grant a commission for an English factory.