jan 1, 1609 - William Hawkins reaches in Jahangir's Court

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1) Jahangir accepted the gifts Hawkins brought for him and gave him a favorable reception.
2) As Hawkins knew Turkish, he conversed with the emperor without an interpreter.
3) Pleased with Hawkins, Jahangir appointed him as the mansabdar of 400 at a salary of Rs. 30,000 (apparently he never received it)

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