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UPPSC 2015 GS-I Medieval History
Question

Mughal Emperor Jahangir gave the title ‘English-Khan’ to:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: William Hawkins

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “William Hawkins”.

Mughal Emperor Jahangir gave the title ‘English-Khan’ to William Hawkins. Hawkins arrived at the Mughal court in 1609 as part of an English trade mission.

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