Pakistan Studies MCQ #1152

In 1616, which Englishman visited Jahangir's court to seek permission for trade?

Pakistan Studies MCQ #1152

  1. Question 1

    Q1. In 1616, which Englishman visited Jahangir's court to seek permission for trade?

    • A) Captain Hawkins
    • B) John Mildenhall
    • C) William Finch
    • D) Sir Thomas Roe

    Answer: Sir Thomas Roe

    Explanation: Sir Thomas Roe visited the Mughal Emperor Jahangir's court in 1616 as the first official English ambassador, sent by King James I to negotiate trading rights for the East India Company.