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_________allowed East India Company to reside and build factories inSurat

AJahangir
BHumayun
CAkbar
DShah Jahan

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Correct Answer: A: Jahangir

Explanation: The correct answer is A: Jahangir. Mughal Emperor Jahangir permitted the English East India Company to reside and build factories in Surat in 1613 following Sir Thomas Roe's petition. This marked the beginning of the British commercial foothold in India that eventually led to colonial rule.