HomeTestsSearchRankProfile
mediumMCQStaff Selection Commission2026General Knowledge
5 attempts20% success rate1 mark

In 1617 the British East India Company was given permission by _________ to trade in India.

  1. A
    Babur
  2. B
    Akbar
  3. C
    Aurangzeb
  4. D
    Jahangir

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

In 1615, Sir Thomas Roe was sent as a royal envoy from King James I of England to the court of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir. By 1617, Roe successfully secured formal permission and a royal farman from Jahangir granting the British East India Company rights to establish factories and trade across the Mughal Empire.

Practice this question

Try it yourself before checking the explanation above.

In 1617 the British East India Company was given permission by _________ to trade in India.
A
Babur
B
Akbar
C
Aurangzeb
D
Jahangir

Share This Question

Medieval Indian HistoryMughal EmpireEast India Company

Related Questions

easyMCQ

Which one of the following statements is true?

easyMCQ

Which of the following statements is not correct?

easyMCQ

Which one of the following statements is correct?

easyMCQ

The product formed by the reaction of an aldehyde with a primary amine is:

easyMCQ

Which part of the tobacco plant is infected by Meloidogyne incognita?

easyMCQ

The term ecosystem was coined by:

Ready for a Full Test?

Practice with timed mock tests and track your performance across General Knowledge.

Browse TestsLeaderboard

Discussion