Medieval History PYQ 82 of 123 · Mughal Emperors · Jahangir

During the time of which Mughal Emperor did Sir Thomas Roe come to India?

  1. ABabur
  2. BAkbar
  3. CJahangir
  4. DShah Jahan
  5. ENone of the above/ More than one of the above

67th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2022

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Correct answer: (c) Jahangir

Explanation

William Hawkins (1608-1611 A.D.) was the first English ambassador sent by the East India Company to Jahangir’s court, and the first Englishman to appear at the Mughal court as a representative of the Company. Emperor Jahangir granted him a mansab of 400. He conferred on Hawkins the title of ‘English Khan’ and arranged his marriage with an Armenian woman. Sir Thomas Roe was the first ambassador sent by King James I, who came to Jahangir’s court.

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