Multiple choice general knowledge history

Which of the following Englishman was honoured by Jehangir with the title of Khan’?

  1. Sir Thomas Roe

  2. Edward Terry

  3. William Hawkins

  4. None of these
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Explanation

William Hawkins was honored by Jahangir with the title of 'Khan' and received a mansab (rank) of 400. He spent two years at the Mughal court (1609-1611) and developed a close relationship with Jahangir. Sir Thomas Roe came later as ambassador to Jahangir's court, while Edward Terry was Roe's chaplain.

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