Who among the following is the envoy of British King James-I was sent to Jahangir’s court?
(A) William Hawkins
(B) William Finch
(C) Pitra Della Villa
(D) Edward Terry
Correct Answer : William Hawkins
Question Asked : UPPCS (Pre) 2013
William Hawkins was the first English ambassador of British King James-I to visit the court of Jahangir, who was sent by East India Company in 1608. He stayed in royal court for 3 years. Jahangir had provided him mansab of 400. Sir Thomas Roe was the leader of the second delegation to visit the court of Jahangir.
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