In the year 1613, where was the English East India Company given permission to set up a factory (trading post)?
✓ Correct answer: d) Surat
ExplanationThe English East India Company was granted permission to establish its first factory in Surat in 1613 by Mughal Emperor Jahangir.This decision was the result of Sir Thomas Roe’s successful diplomatic negotiations with the Mughal court, as he represented King James I of England.Surat, a thriving port city on the western coast of India, was a hub for international trade and was strategically chosen for its access to trade routes connecting India with the Middle East and Europe.UPSC GS Paper-I PYQs 68 74
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