Which prominent English traveler visited India during Jahangir's reign carrying a letter from Queen Elizabeth I, but failed to secure any trade privileges? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
Which prominent English traveler visited India during Jahangir's reign carrying a letter from Queen Elizabeth I, but failed to secure any trade privileges?
A. John Mildenhall
B. Ralph Fitch
C. Thomas Roe
D. William Hawkins
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
John Mildenhall, an English merchant, arrived in India around 1603 seeking trade privileges from Akbar and Jahangir, but his efforts were frustrated by Portuguese Jesuit influence at the court.
The historic town of Ahmedabad, which grew into a major global center for textile trade, was built using architectural styles that drew heavy inspiration from:
A.Traditional Hindu and Jain temple building techniques of Gujarat
B.Wooden pagoda layouts from Kashmir
C.Pure Persian tile and dome patterns from Isfahan
Explanation:
The monuments of Ahmedabad feature a distinct style where local stone carvers used traditional Hindu and Jain temple techniques to build elegant Islamic structures, as seen in the stone screens of the Sidi Saiyyed Mosque.
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