Multiple choice general knowledge history

WHICH INDIAN RULER GAVE EXCLUSIVE BUSSINESS RIGHTS OF OPERATION TO THE EAST INDIA COMPANY.

  1. AKBAR

  2. SHER SHAH OF SUR

  3. JEHANGIR

  4. LODHI

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Jahangir gave exclusive business rights to the East India Company in 1612 through a royal firman. This privilege was granted after the company helped him defeat the Portuguese in 1611.