Which prominent traveler from Portugal visited the court of Achyuta Deva Raya of Vijayanagara and wrote a valuable historical account of the kingdom's horse trade? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
Which prominent traveler from Portugal visited the court of Achyuta Deva Raya of Vijayanagara and wrote a valuable historical account of the kingdom's horse trade?
A. Vasco da Gama
B. Domingo Paes
C. Fernao Nuniz
D. Duarte Barbosa
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Fernao Nuniz, a Portuguese horse trader and traveler, visited Vijayanagara during the 1530s, leaving behind records on the city's market systems and history.
Explanation:
A 'Shiqdar' served as a military police officer at the Pargana level, responsible for keeping the peace, enforcing royal decrees, and backing up revenue collectors during tax disputes.
Explanation:
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