William Hawkins met Emperor Jahangir as a representative of the ______ East India Company.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. English.
- On 24th of August in 1608, in Surat captain William Hawkins came in Jahangir court from East India Company.
- Hawkins commanded the ship “Hector” for East India Company on a voyage to Surat and Aden loaded with letters & presents from King of England James I.
- Jahangir called him “English Khan“.