Whom of the following Englishman did Jahangir respect with title English ‘Khan’?

(A) Hawkins
(B) Sir Thomas Roe
(C) Edward Terry
(D) None of the above

Correct Answer : Hawkins
Question Asked : 40th BPSC (Pre) 1995
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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