Question

Who among the following British diplomate sent by Emperor James I of England to Jahangir’s court?
1. Thomas Munro
2. Captain William Hawkins
3. Thomas Roe
4. None of the above

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Thomas Roe

The correct answer is Option(3).i.e.Thomas Roe

• In 1615 AD, Sir Thomas Roe was sent by Emperor James I of England to Jahangir’s court, with a plea for more concession for the Company.
• Thomas Roe:
  • Sir Thomas Roe (1581 – 1644) was an English diplomat of the Elizabethan and Jacobean periods. He covered from Central America to India.
  • As an ambassador, he represented England in the Mughal Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and the Holy Roman Empire.
  • He was sent by Emperor James I of England to Jahangir’s court, with a plea for more concession for East India.Company
• Captain William Hawkins:
  • In 1608 AD, the British East India Company sent captain William Hawkins to the court of the Mughal emperor Jahangir to secure royal patronage.
  • He succeeded in getting the royal permit for the Company to establish its factories at various places on the western coast of India.
  • Hawkins was a representative of the English East India Company notable for being the commander of hector, the first company ship to anchor at surat in India on 24 August 1608.
  • Hawkins traveled to Agra to negotiate consent for a factory from Emperor Jahangir in 1609.
• Thomas Munro:
  • Major-general Sir Thomas Munro, first baronet (27^th May 1761 – 6^th July 1827) was a Scottish soldier and colonial administrator.
  • He was an East India Company Army officer and statesman.
  • He was also the governor of Madras presidency.