Which highly regarded traveler from Persia served as an ambassador at the court of the Vijayanagara ruler Deva Raya II in the 1440s? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which highly regarded traveler from Persia served as an ambassador at the court of the Vijayanagara ruler Deva Raya II in the 1440s?
A. Ibn Battuta
B. Marco Polo
C. Duarte Barbosa
D. Abdur Razzaq Samarqandi
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Abdur Razzaq Samarqandi was sent as an envoy by the Timurid ruler Shah Rukh. He stayed at Calicut and Vijayanagara, writing a rich account of the capital's wealth and military power.

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The 'Sikh' holy scripture 'Guru Granth Sahib' was compiled by:
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Correct Answer: Option A


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