Question

Which one of the following was the Emperor of India when the British East India Company was formed in London?

• A. Akbar
• B. Jahangir
• C. Shahjahan
• D. Aurangzeb

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Akbar

• Some merchants organized a general meeting in London in 1599 presided over by Lord Mayer.

• Plans were prepared for trading with eastern islands and a company for the fulfilment of this purpose was founded named as Governor and Company of Merchants of London Trading into the East Indies. At that time, Akbar was the Emperor of India (1556-1605).