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Medieval History UPPSC 2023 GS-I
Question

With reference to the Captain Hawkins, which of the following statements is correct?

(1) He came to India in 1611 as an envoy of James - I.
(2) He was very well versed in Turkish language.

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Only 2

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Only 2”.
Captain William Hawkins who was the English representative was received by Emperor Jahangir in his court in 1608. It is said that the discussions between Emperor and Hawkins took place in the Turkish language as both were well versed in the language.

Sir Thomas Roe visited the court of Emperor Jahangir in 1615 as an ambassador of King James I.

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