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

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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. Thomas Roe

B. William Hawkins

C. John Mildenhall

D. Job Charnock

Answer: Option A

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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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Which Sultan of Delhi introduced the controversial token currency system made of brass and copper coins in the 14th century?

A. Muhammad bin Tughlaq

B. Alauddin Khalji

C. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq

D. Firoz Shah Tughlaq

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Muhammad bin Tughlaq introduced a token currency system in 1329-30 using copper and brass coins, but it failed catastrophically due to widespread illegal minting by citizens.

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