Captain Hawkins visited India during the reign of:
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Jahangir.
Captain Hawkins visited India during the reign of Jahangir (1605–1627). Sent by the English East India Company, he aimed to establish trade relations and secure permission for English merchants to operate in India. Hawkins’ visit marked the beginning of formal English trading efforts on the subcontinent, leading to the establishment of factories and trading posts. His interactions with the Mughal court laid the foundation for future commercial and political engagements between England and the Mughal Empire, influencing India’s colonial history.