Q9) Consider the following statements
i) Thomas Roe (an Ambassador of the British King) was able to considerably reduce the Portuguese influence on the Mughals
ii) Dutch East India Company had its major trade interests in Indonesia
Which of the above is/are incorrect?
Q9) Consider the following statements
i) Thomas Roe (an Ambassador of the British King) was able to considerably reduce the Portuguese influence on the Mughals
ii) Dutch East India Company had its major trade interests in Indonesia
Which of the above is/are incorrect?
The correct option is D d) Neither i nor ii
Ans.(d)
Portuguese had established their influence on the Mughal rulers. Hence, when Hawkins visited the court of Jahangir to obtain a Farman to open factories in Surat, he was denied permission. But Thomas Roe (an Ambassador sent by the king of England to India) was able to become friendly with the Mughal emperor and reduce the Portuguese influence on the emperor and obtain the Farmaan to establish factories in Surat and other places. Dutch East India Company established in 1602 had more interest in the Spice trade. Hence, it concentrated on Indonesia and it’s islands which were known for spices
Ans.(d)
Portuguese had established their influence on the Mughal rulers. Hence, when Hawkins visited the court of Jahangir to obtain a Farman to open factories in Surat, he was denied permission. But Thomas Roe (an Ambassador sent by the king of England to India) was able to become friendly with the Mughal emperor and reduce the Portuguese influence on the emperor and obtain the Farmaan to establish factories in Surat and other places. Dutch East India Company established in 1602 had more interest in the Spice trade. Hence, it concentrated on Indonesia and it’s islands which were known for spices
