Which Portuguese traveler spent several years at the court of Krishnadeva Raya and left an invaluable description of the layout, wealth, and markets of Vijayanagara? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
Which Portuguese traveler spent several years at the court of Krishnadeva Raya and left an invaluable description of the layout, wealth, and markets of Vijayanagara?
A. Domingo Paes
B. Duarte Barbosa
C. Vasco da Gama
D. Fernao Nuniz
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Domingo Paes visited Vijayanagara around 1520 CE during its golden age under Krishnadeva Raya. His detailed accounts provide some of the best eyewitness descriptions of the city's scale.
Explanation:
The Second Battle of Tarain in 1192 was fought between Prithviraj Chauhan and Muhammad Ghori, and Ghori's victory led to the establishment of Muslim rule in North India.
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