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was the first representative of the East India Company in India.

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William Hawkins
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Warren Hastings
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Vain Carter
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Robert Clive
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The correct option is A William Hawkins
Sir William Hawkins was the first representative of the East India Company. He was also the commander of the Hector, the first Company ship to anchor at Surat in India on 24 August, 1608.

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