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When did India gain freedom from British rule?
When did India gain freedom from British rule?
- 1947 (correct)
- 1900
- 1920
- 1857
In which year did the East India Company start its trade in India?
In which year did the East India Company start its trade in India?
- 1800
- 1500
- 1600 (correct)
- 1700
Under whose rule was India when the East India Company obtained exclusive trading rights?
Under whose rule was India when the East India Company obtained exclusive trading rights?
- French
- Mughal (correct)
- British
- Portuguese
Who granted exclusive trading rights to the East India Company?
Who granted exclusive trading rights to the East India Company?
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Who was sent as an ambassador to the court of Emperor Jahangir?
Who was sent as an ambassador to the court of Emperor Jahangir?
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Study Notes
India's Freedom and East India Company
- India gained freedom from British rule in 1947.
- The East India Company started its trade in India in 1600.
- India was under the rule of Mughal Emperor Akbar when the East India Company obtained exclusive trading rights in 1600.
- Queen Elizabeth I granted exclusive trading rights to the East India Company in 1600.
- Thomas Roe was sent as an ambassador to the court of Emperor Jahangir in 1615.
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