Which of the following was a 'Portuguese' Catholic missionary who wrote in Tamil? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which of the following was a 'Portuguese' Catholic missionary who wrote in Tamil?

A. Robert de Nobili

B. Manuel da Nóbrega

C. Thomas Stephens

D. St. Francis Xavier

Answer: Option A

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Roberto de Nobili was a Jesuit missionary who adopted Indian customs and wrote in Tamil.

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The historic Battle of Raichur (1520 CE), an overwhelming victory for the Vijayanagara Empire, was fought between Krishnadeva Raya and which Sultan?

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Correct Answer: Option A

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Krishnadeva Raya heavily defeated the forces of Ismail Adil Shah at the Battle of Raichur, securing control over the fertile Raichur Doab located between the Krishna and Tungabhadra rivers.

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Which Mughal Emperor installed a golden 'Chain of Justice' (Zanjir-i-Adl) outside his palace, allowing any aggrieved citizen to ring bells and directly demand an audience?

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Correct Answer: Option D

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Jahangir famously installed the 'Chain of Justice' with 60 bells at the Agra Fort, ensuring that any citizen denied justice by local courts could alert the Emperor directly.

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