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Question

Mughal Emperor Jahangir gave the title ‘English-Khan’ to:

  1. Albuquerque
  2. Fransisco Almida
  3. William Hawkins
  4. Henry the Navigator

Answer:

Option C: William Hawkins

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “William Hawkins”.

Mughal Emperor Jahangir gave the title ‘English-Khan’ to William Hawkins. Hawkins arrived at the Mughal court in 1609 as part of an English trade mission.