History · Sources of Modern Indian History
UGC NET June 2019 History
The English position in India was improved by the 'Golden Farman' granted to them in 1632 AD. Who granted this Farman to them?
AJahangir, the Mughal emperor
BSultan of Golconda ✓ Correct
CSultan of Ahmednagar
DRuler of Bijapur
Correct answer: (B) Sultan of Golconda — The Sultan of Golconda granted it, so the answer is the Sultan of Golconda.
Explanation
★The Sultan of Golconda granted it, so the answer is the Sultan of Golconda.
★The English East India Company's position improved through the Golden Farman of 1632.
★It was issued to them by the Sultan of Golconda.
★On a payment of 500 pagodas a year, they earned the privilege of trading freely.
★This applied to the ports of Golconda.
★So the Golden Farman was granted by the Sultan of Golconda.
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