An English surgeon cured a serious disease of
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Bahadur Shah I
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Jahandar Shah
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Farrukhsiyar
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Bahadur Shah II
C
Correct answer
Explanation
In 1717, Farrukhsiyar granted a firman (royal decree) to English surgeon William Hamilton after he successfully treated the Emperor's serious illness. This firman was a significant milestone as it granted the British East India Company valuable trading privileges and exemption from customs duties in Bengal, greatly strengthening their commercial position.