The English merchant Captain William Hawkins arrived at the court of which Mughal Emperor in 1608? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The English merchant Captain William Hawkins arrived at the court of which Mughal Emperor in 1608?
A. Shah Jahan
B. Jahangir
C. Akbar
D. Aurangzeb
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Captain William Hawkins visited the court of Jahangir in 1608-1611 to secure trade concessions, but was unsuccessful due to Portuguese influence.
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The Battle of Swally was fought near Surat between the English East India Company and the Portuguese, resulting in an English victory.
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