Q. The British received permission to establish their trading Company in India from
(a) Akbar
(b) Jahangir
(c) Shah Jahan
(d) Aurangzeb
Ans: (b) Jahangir
Explanation: The British received permission to establish their trading company in India from (b) Jahangir.
The British East India Company received a royal charter from Emperor Jahangir in 1615, granting them permission to establish a factory and carry out trading activities in India. This charter allowed the company to establish a foothold in India and set the stage for their subsequent expansion and influence in the region.
It’s important to note that while Jahangir granted permission to the British East India Company, their presence and activities in India expanded significantly in the following years under subsequent Mughal emperors, particularly during the reign of Aurangzeb. However, the initial permission to establish the trading company was granted by Jahangir.
Therefore, the correct answer is (b) Jahangir.
