Sir Thomas Roe, who had sailed in…

1616 CE

Sir Thomas Roe, who had sailed in the Lyon under the command of captain Christopher Newport, best known for his role in the Virginia colonies, now serves as emissary from the court of King James.

He presents his credentials to Jahangir, in Ajmer Fort, thus opening the door to the English presence in India.

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Ajmer Rajasthan India View →

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Jahangir View → James I View →

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East India Company, British (The Company of Merchants of London Trading into the East Indies) View → England, (Stuart) Kingdom of View → Mughal Empire (Delhi) View →

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Colonization of Asia, English View → Colonization of the Americas, English View → Anglo-Portuguese “War” of 1612-30 View →

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