Which prominent French physician and traveler stayed in India for over a decade, serving briefly at Aurangzeb's court, and wrote 'Travels in the Mughal Empire'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
Which prominent French physician and traveler stayed in India for over a decade, serving briefly at Aurangzeb's court, and wrote 'Travels in the Mughal Empire'?
A. Francois Bernier
B. Jean de Thevenot
C. Jean-Baptiste Tavernier
D. Niccolao Manucci
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Francois Bernier was a trained French physician who lived in India from 1656 to 1668, serving Dara Shikoh and later Aurangzeb's court, providing critical observations on Mughal society.
The exquisite tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah at Agra, widely considered a structural precursor to the Taj Mahal for its pure white marble and heavy inlay, was built by:
Explanation:
The Tomb of Sikandar Lodi, built around 1517-1518 in the Lodi Gardens, features the first clear use of a structural double dome in India, a design later perfected in Humayun's Tomb.
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