Correct Option
The pair Akbar-Sir Thomas Roe is not correctly matched.
- Emperor Akbar ruled from 1556 to 1605.
- Sir Thomas Roe, an envoy of King James I of England, arrived in India in 1615.
- His visit occurred during the reign of Emperor Jahangir (1605-1627), not Akbar.
- Roe's mission was to secure trade concessions for the English East India Company, which he largely achieved, leading to the establishment of English factories in Surat.
Incorrect Options
- Option (A) Jahangir-William Hawkins: This pair is correctly matched. William Hawkins, representing King James I, visited Emperor Jahangir's court in 1608. He sought trading rights for the English East India Company.
- Option (C) Shahjahan-Tavernier: This pair is correctly matched. Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, a French jeweler and traveler, visited India several times during the reign of Emperor Shah Jahan. He provided extensive accounts of Mughal India, including its administration, economy, and monuments like the Taj Mahal.
- Option (D) Aurangzeb-Manucci: This pair is correctly matched. Niccolao Manucci, an Italian traveler and writer, arrived in India in 1656 and spent many years documenting the Mughal Empire, particularly during Aurangzeb's reign. His work, 'Storia do Mogor', is a significant European source on the period.