Ajmer Rajasthan India
1193 CE
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The state of Ajmer fails to fulfill the tribute demands as per the custom after a defeat; as a consequence, Qutb-ud-din Aibak in 1193 takes over Ajmer and soon establishes Ghurid control in northern and central India.
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.