Which of the following Mughal emperors granted permission to Britishers to trade free of tax in the territories of Bengal, Hyderabad, and Gujarat?

Muhammad Shah
Aurangzeb
Bahadur Shah
Farrukhsiyar

The correct answer is: A. Muhammad Shah

Muhammad Shah was the sixth Mughal emperor who ruled from 1719 to 1748. He was a weak and incompetent ruler, and his reign was marked by political instability and economic decline. In 1717, Muhammad Shah granted the British East India Company permission to trade free of tax in the territories of Bengal, Hyderabad, and Gujarat. This was a major turning point in the history of British India, as it gave the British a significant economic advantage over their rivals.

Aurangzeb was the sixth Mughal emperor who ruled from 1658 to 1707. He was a powerful and ruthless ruler, but he was also a devout Muslim who was intolerant of other religions. He persecuted Hindus and other non-Muslims, and he destroyed many Hindu temples. Aurangzeb’s reign was marked by religious conflict and political instability.

Bahadur Shah I was the seventh Mughal emperor who ruled from 1707 to 1712. He was a weak and incompetent ruler, and his reign was marked by political instability and economic decline. Bahadur Shah I was succeeded by his son, Jahandar Shah, who was also a weak and incompetent ruler.

Farrukhsiyar was the eighth Mughal emperor who ruled from 1713 to 1719. He was a weak and incompetent ruler, and his reign was marked by political instability and economic decline. Farrukhsiyar was overthrown by his son, Muhammad Shah, in 1719.