Mughal Emperor Jahangir gave the title ‘English-Khan’ to
(A) Albuquerque
(B) Francisco Almeida
(C) William Hawkins
(D) Henry the Navigator
Correct Answer : William Hawkins
Question Asked : UPPCS (Re. Exam) (Pre) 2015
Hawkins was the first English ambassador of British King James-I to visit the court of Jahangir, was sent by East India company in 1608. Jahangir was so much impressed by Hawkins that he gave him the title of ‘English Khan’ and also made him marry a lady of Armenia.
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