Question

In what ways did Europeans interact with the rulers of the Mughal Empire? Describe the
influence of the British in Jahangir's court.​

Answer 1

Answer:

During the reign of Jahangir, a number of Europeans, like the Portuguese, the British and the Dutch, had began to make their presence felt in India and other countries bordering the Indian Ocean. As their economic interests began to clash, the Portuguese started attacking Mughal ships. To retaliate and put a check on them, Jahangir began to support their rivals, the British and the Dutch.

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Answer 2

During the reign of Jahangir, a number of Europeans, like the Portuguese, the British and the Dutch, had began to make their presence felt in India and other countries bordering the Indian Ocean. As their economic interests began to clash, the Portuguese started attacking Mughal ships. To retaliate and put a check on them, Jahangir began to support their rivals, the British and the Dutch.

In 1608 CE, Captain William Hawkins arrived at Surat with a letter from King James I of Great Britain to emperor requesting permission to trade. He stayed at his court for three years as mansabdar. In 1614 CE, Sir Thomas Roe was sent by James I as the British ambassador to the court of Jahangir. He stayed on till 1618 CE, he received liberal trade concessions for the British. They were allowed to set up a factory at Surat. Sir Thomas Roe laid the foundation for the British East India Company’s trade.