Q: (SSC/0)
question_subject:
History
question_exam:
SSC
stats:
0,27,48,18,10,30,17
keywords:
{'mughal emperor': [3, 0, 5, 1], 'east india company': [4, 0, 2, 1], 'akbar': [7, 4, 6, 2], 'shah jahan': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'ferman': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'duty': [3, 0, 1, 7], 'humayun': [2, 0, 2, 1]}
The correct answer is option 3, Aurangzeb. Aurangzeb was a Mughal emperor who issued a ferman (royal order) granting The East India Company the right to carry out duty-free trade. A ferman was a significant document issued by the emperor to grant privileges or rights. This grant allowed The East India Company to conduct its trade activities without having to pay any duties or taxes to the Mughal empire. This gave the company a favorable advantage in its trading operations and greatly benefited its profits. It is important to note that while the answer provided is generally correct, historical events can be complex and interpretations may differ.