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Question

Which one of the following was the Emperor of India when British East India Company was formed in London?

  1. Akbar
  2. Jahangir
  3. Shahjahan
  4. Aurangzeb

Answer:

Option A: Akbar

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Akbar”.

Akbar, the third Mughal emperor, was the ruler of India when the British East India Company was established in London in 1600. Akbar ruled from 1556 to 1605.