Question

Who was the Mughal emperor who granted ‘Dastak’ to the British?

Answer 1

Farrukh Siyar Farman was the Mughal emperor who granted Dastka or permits to the East India Company to enter the territory.

In 1717, he gave out terms and conditions to British in order to enter the country for the trading purpose.

This was the main rule and terms passed on so that the British can come in.

Answer 2

Emperor Farrukhsiyar

The power to issue trade permits was conferred upon Company officials by the Mughal Emperor Farrukhsiyar after William Hamilton, a surgeon associated with the Company cured him of a disease.