UPSC History Expansion Company and Bengal Nawabs Question Bank Arrival of Europeans

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    Consider the following statements about the European travellers to India [NDA 2012-II]
    1. Sir Thomas Roe, the Representative of the East India Company, was granted the permission by Jahangir to open a factory at Surat.
    2. Captain Hawkins was driven out from Agra by the Mughals at the instigation of Portuguese.         
    3. Father Monserrate travelled with Akbar on his journey to Kashmir
    Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?   

    A)  2 and 3

    B)  Only 2

    C)  1 and 2

    D)  1 and 3

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

     Sir Thomas Roe was sent by James I in 1615. He reached Surat in September 1615 and proceeded to Ajmer where Jahangir was. He remained at the court of Jahangir from 1615 to 1618.Father Monserrate travelled with Akbar on his journey to Kashmir.


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