Consider the following statements:
Statement-I:
Jahangir adopted a policy of religious tolerance and continued Akbar’s liberal policies toward non-Muslims.
Statement-II:
He granted trading privileges to the English East India Company and allowed them to establish a factory at Surat.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II explains Statement-I.
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I.
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect.
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct.

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Consider the following statements:
Statement-I:
Jahangir adopted a policy of religious tolerance and continued Akbar&rsquo;s liberal policies toward non-Muslims.
Statement-II:
He granted trading privileges to the English East India Company and allowed them to establish a factory at Surat.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II explains Statement-I.
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I.
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect.
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct.

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Statement-I is correct: Jahangir largely maintained his father Akbar's policy of religious tolerance. He continued the practice of allowing diverse religious practices within his empire and engaged in discussions with leaders of various faiths. However, there were instances where he took actions against certain religious groups, such as the execution of the Sikh Guru Arjan Dev, indicating that his tolerance had limitations. ​

Statement-II is correct: In 1613, Jahangir granted the English East India Company permission to establish a factory at Surat. This decision was influenced by the Company's naval victory over the Portuguese, which impressed the Mughal court and led to the granting of trading rights.

Both statements are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I. Jahangir's granting of trading privileges to the English East India Company was a strategic economic decision and not directly related to his policy of religious tolerance.

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Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Jahangir adopted a policy of religious tolerance and continued Akbar’s liberal policies toward non-Muslims. Statement-II: He granted trading privileges to the English East India Company and allowed them to establish a factory at Surat. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II explains Statement-I. (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I. (c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect. (d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct.