Which prominent foreign traveler visited the capital city of Vijayanagara in 1420 CE during the reign of King Deva Raya I? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which prominent foreign traveler visited the capital city of Vijayanagara in 1420 CE during the reign of King Deva Raya I?

A. Nicolo Conti

B. Fernao Nuniz

C. Athanasius Nikitin

D. Abdul Razzaq

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Nicolo de Conti, a Venetian merchant and explorer, visited Vijayanagara in 1420 CE and wrote a vibrant account detailing the court culture and city fortifications.

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