Who among the following was/were in the first Jesuit Mission that came to Akbar’s court ?
1) Francis Xavier 2) Rudolph Aquaviva
3) Antony Monserrate 4) St. Augustine
Explanation:
- Rudolph Aquaviva: He was indeed part of the first Jesuit mission to Akbar's court. The mission was sent by the Jesuit authorities in Goa at Akbar's request.
- Antony Monserrate: He was also part of the first Jesuit mission to Akbar's court, accompanying Aquaviva and another priest named Francis Henriques.
- Francis Xavier: He was not part of the mission to Akbar's court. Xavier was a well-known Jesuit missionary in India, but he died before the mission to Akbar took place.
- St. Augustine: He was an early church father and saint, not involved in Jesuit missions during Akbar's time.
Option 2: 2 and 3 is the correct choice.
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By: Parvesh Mehta