In 1680, Aurangzeb allowed the British to trade at Surat by paying duties of 3.5 percent. An earlier law (1650) made by Shah Shuja as subhedar of Bengal had allowed the British to trade in Bengal for an annual fee of Rs3000.
<span>believe me for mine honour, and have respect to mine honour, that you may believe: censure me in your wisdom, and awake your senses, that you may the better judge.</span>
