Which of the following was the emperor of India at the time of the formation of the British East India Company in London?
The emperor of India at the time of the formation of the British East India Company (EIC) in London on December 31, 1600, was Akbar. He ruled until 1605. The EIC’s first ambassador, William Hawkins, however, arrived in India during the reign of Akbar’s son, Jahangir. The correct answer is (A) Akbar.
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The Mughal emperor of India when the British East India Company was formed in London on December 31, 1600, was Akbar. Akbar was at the height of his power, ruling a vast and wealthy empire. Although the Company was formed during his reign, the first English diplomatic contact, through Captain William Hawkins, did not arrive at the Mughal court until 1608, three years after Akbar’s death, during the reign of his son, Jahangir.