The official English ambassador sent by King James I, who spent several years at Jahangir's court negotiating favorable trade rights for the East India Company, was: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The official English ambassador sent by King James I, who spent several years at Jahangir's court negotiating favorable trade rights for the East India Company, was:
A. William Hawkins
B. John Mildenhall
C. Thomas Roe
D. Job Charnock
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Sir Thomas Roe served as an ambassador at Jahangir's court from 1615 to 1619, successfully securing formal imperial firmans for the English to establish factories.

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The 'Battle of Samugarh' was fought between:
A. Babur and Ibrahim Lodi
B. Aurangzeb and Dara Shikoh
C. Shah Jahan and Portuguese
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Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
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A. Guru Hargobind
B. Guru Arjan Dev
C. Guru Tegh Bahadur
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Correct Answer: Option B


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A. Alauddin Khalji
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Correct Answer: Option B


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