Which prominent traveler from Portugal visited the court of Krishnadeva Raya of Vijayanagara and wrote a valuable historical account detailing the empire's diamond mines? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which prominent traveler from Portugal visited the court of Krishnadeva Raya of Vijayanagara and wrote a valuable historical account detailing the empire's diamond mines?

A. Domingo Paes

B. Vasco da Gama

C. Fernao Nuniz

D. Duarte Barbosa

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Duarte Barbosa traveled through southern India around 1518 CE, leaving behind records on the dynamic trade network of Vijayanagara, including its textile markets and diamond trade.

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