Question

In 1632, the Sultan of Golconda granted the Golden Farman to the British. In this context, what does the Golden Farman mean?

• A. A decree issued by the trade companies to trade across the country.
• B. A decree enabling the holder to trade freely throughout the territory of a kingdom.
• C. A decree issued by the ruler, prohibiting trade of private companies.
• D. A letter issued by the ruler, warning private individuals to exit the territory of the kingdom.

Answer 1

The correct option is B A decree enabling the holder to trade freely throughout the territory of a kingdom.

The Golden Farman was a decree enabling the holder to trade freely throughout the territory of a kingdom. The Sultan of Golconda issued one such Golden Farman to the British in 1632, which enabled free trade for the British across the territory of the kingdom of Golconda.