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Standard VIII
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Who was the English man who visited the court of Emperor Jahangir in 1608 CE?

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Warren Hastings
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Sir Thomas Roe
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Captain Nicholas Downtown
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Captain William Hawkins
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The correct option is D Captain William Hawkins
in 1608 CE, Captain William Hawkins visited Jahangir's court. He secured permission to set up a company in Surat. However it was later cancelled.

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