This page lists 1 previous year UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination (General Studies Paper-I) question on Medieval History in the UPSC 2008 Prelims. Choose an option to see the correct answer and the full explanation on the same page.
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UPSC 2008Medieval History · Mughal Period
Q1. During the time of which Mughal Emperor did the English East India Company establish its first factory in India?
Explanation
The English East India Company established its first factory in India in 1613 during the reign of Mughal Emperor Jahangir (1605-1627). This historic milestone was achieved when Jahangir granted the Company permission to set up a trading post in Surat, following diplomatic efforts by Sir Thomas Roe. The factory in Surat marked the beginning of a sustained British commercial presence in India and was crucial for accessing the lucrative Indian spice and textile markets. Surat, being a major port city, was central to maritime trade in the Arabian Sea, attracting not only the British but also the Portuguese, Dutch, and other European powers.
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Correct answer
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2008
(b) Jahangir
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