Which Mughal emperor gave the 'Farman' of 1717 to the British East India Company granting them trading privileges? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which Mughal emperor gave the 'Farman' of 1717 to the British East India Company granting them trading privileges?
A. Aurangzeb
B. Bahadur Shah I
C. Muhammad Shah
D. Farrukhsiyar
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
In 1717, the Mughal Emperor Farrukhsiyar issued a royal farman (decree) that granted the British East India Company significant trade concessions in Bengal, including duty-free trade in return for an annual payment.
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