Who was sent as an ambassador to the royal court of Jahangir by James 1, the then king of England?
(A) John Hawkins
(B) William Todd
(C) Sir Thomas Roe
(D) Sir Walter Raleigh
Correct Answer : John Hawkins
Question Asked : SSC CPO Sub-Inspector Exam 2007
Explanation : The King of England sent envoys, John Hawkins in 1608 and Thomas Roe in 1615, to the Mughal court of Jahangir, In 1609, Emperor Jehangir issued farman permitting the English to establish a factory at Surat.
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