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Who commanded the ‘HECTOR’ the first British trading ship to land at Surat?

A) William Hawkins

B) Paul Canning

C) Thomas Roe

D) James Lancaster

Answer: A

Explanation: The Hector was the first British ship to land at Surat, in 1608, commanded by William Hawkins. He then went to the court of Jahangir.

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