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Question

Who among the following was the envoy of the British King James I at Jahangir’s Court?

  1. William Hawkins
  2. Willin Finch
  3. Piera Della Vella
  4. Edward Terry

Answer:

Option A: William Hawkins

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “William Hawkins”.

William Hawkins (1608 – 1611) was the first English ambassador sent by the East India Company to the court of Jahangir.