Consider the following events in Indian History:1. Ahmad Nagar in the ...
- Malik Ambar was brought as an enslaved person from Ethiopia to India; Malik Ambar changed several hands before landing at the hands of the Prime Minister of Ahmad nagar named, Chengiz Khan. Malik Ambar learned about statecraft, military and administrative affairs from Chengiz Khan. After the death of Chengiz Khan, his wife set Malik Ambar free. In the Deccan, Muslims and Marathas had united to resist Mughal hegemony to preserve their distinct regional and political identity. In 1608 Ahmad Nagar in the Deccan had declared independence under Malik Ambar. So, Statement 1 is correct.
- Jahangir's reign witnessed the visit of two Englishmen – William Hawkins and Sir Thomas Roe. While the former could not get the consent of the Emperor to establish an English factory in India, the latter, sent as ambassador by King James I, succeeded in securing permission to establish a British factory in 1963 at Surat. The British East India Company came to India for trade in spices, an important commodity in Europe back then and as it was used to preserve meat. By this concession, the English established factories at Surat, Agra, Ahmedabad and Broach within the next four years. So, Statement 2 is correct.
- In January 1687, the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb led his large Mughal army and defeated Abul Hasan Qutb Shah, the eighth and final king of the Qutb Shahi dynasty. He won due to the betrayal of Sarandaz Khan, a military official in the Qutb Shahi dynasty's army. Thus, the Mughals defeated Abul Hasan Qutb Shah during the reign of Aurangzeb, not in Jahangir's reign. So, Statement 3 is not correct.
Consider the following events in Indian History:1. Ahmad Nagar in the ...
During the reign of Jahangir, the events that took place were:
1. Ahmad Nagar in the Deccan had declared independence under Malik Ambar:
- Malik Ambar was an Ethiopian-born military leader who served as the Prime Minister of the Ahmadnagar Sultanate.
- He successfully led the resistance against the Mughal Empire and declared independence for Ahmadnagar.
- This event happened during the reign of Jahangir, who was the fourth Mughal Emperor of India from 1605 to 1627.
- Malik Ambar's resistance posed a significant challenge to the Mughal Empire, and his efforts were recognized during Jahangir's reign.
2. Englishmen got consent to establish an English factory in India:
- During Jahangir's reign, the English East India Company sought permission to establish a factory in India.
- The Englishmen, led by Sir Thomas Roe, arrived in India in 1615 and sought the consent of the Mughal Emperor for trading privileges.
- Jahangir granted them permission and issued a royal farman to establish a factory in Surat.
- This event marked the beginning of English trade and influence in India, which eventually led to the establishment of British colonial rule.
3. Mughals captured Golkonda by defeating Abul Hasan:
- Golkonda was a prominent kingdom in the Deccan region, known for its wealth and diamond mines.
- During Jahangir's reign, the Mughals launched a military campaign against Golkonda, led by Prince Khurram (later known as Shah Jahan).
- The Mughals successfully defeated the ruler of Golkonda, Abul Hasan Qutb Shah, and captured the kingdom in 1622.
- This event further expanded the Mughal Empire's control over the Deccan region and brought Golkonda under their dominion.
In conclusion, during the reign of Jahangir, Ahmad Nagar declared independence under Malik Ambar, the English East India Company obtained consent to establish a factory in India, and the Mughals captured Golkonda by defeating Abul Hasan. Therefore, the correct answer is option 'A' - 1 and 2 only.
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