From which Mughal Emperor did John Middenhall tried to obtain a farman for trade in Gujarat?

Q. From which Mughal Emperor did John Middenhall tried to obtain a farman for trade in Gujarat?

(a) Akbar

(b) Jahangir

(b) Aurangzeb

(d) None of these

Ans: (a) Akbar

Explanation: The correct answer is (a) Akbar.

John Middenhall, an English merchant, attempted to obtain a farman (official royal decree) for trade in Gujarat from the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Akbar, the third Mughal Emperor, ruled from 1556 to 1605 and was known for his policies of religious tolerance and administrative reforms. He encouraged trade and commerce in his empire, attracting European merchants like John Middenhall to seek official permissions and privileges for conducting business in Mughal territories.