Question

During the time of which Mughal Emperor did the East India Company establish its first factory India?
A. Akbar
B. Jahangir
C. Shahjahan
D. Aurangzeb

Answer 1

Hint:We will discuss East India Company.British landed on Indian subcontinent at the port of Surat for the purpose of trade but after seven years they established a factory under the leadership of Sir Thomas Roe.The first factory was established in Surat.

Complete answer:
Akbar's former children died young and he sought the help of holy men, after that Jahangir was born. Salim was named after one such man, Shaikh Salim, though Akbar often referred to him as Sheikh Baba. Prince Jahangir ascended the throne eight days after the death of his father. He was later known as Nur-ud-din Muhammad Jahangir Badshah Ghazi, and thus began his -years of reign at the age of. When the latter attempted to usurp the throne according to Akbar's will to be his next heir. Khusrau Mirza was defeated and imprisoned in the castle of Agra.Jahangir was known for his mysterious attitude toward religion and his love of art. The first factory in Surat was established by East India Company Treaty signed with Mughal Emperor Jahangir.The beginning and growth of East India Company led to the establishment of factories at Surat Ahmedabad Agra and masulipatam.

Hence, the correct answer is option (B).

Note:Jahangir was known for his mysterious attitude toward religion and his love of art. Like many Mughal rulers, Jahangir has given India a few magnificent buildings that have lasted for centuries without losing their glory. He was also known as Nur-ud-din Mohammad Salim, also known as the master of the arts.