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Who among the following Mughal rulers of India gave permission to the British to establish their first factory in Surat?

This question was previously asked in
RRB NTPC 2019 CBT 1 Question Paper (8-Mar-2021) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
Jahangir

Mughal Ruler Granting British First Factory Permission

The question asks to identify the Mughal ruler who permitted the British to establish their initial factory in Surat.

Historical records indicate that the British East India Company sought permission to establish trading posts in India. The permission for their first factory in Surat was granted during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir.

In 1613, Emperor Jahangir issued a firman (imperial order) allowing the British to set up a factory in Surat, a key port city. This marked a significant step in the establishment of British influence in India.

Therefore, the Mughal ruler who gave permission to the British to establish their first factory in Surat was Jahangir.

Correct Answer: Jahangir

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