Answer- (2) (D), (B), (A), (C), (E)
Here's an explanation for the chronological arrangement of the foreign travelers:
973-1048 : Al-Biruni (D):
Al-Biruni was a Persian scholar who visited India in the 11th century. His major work, "Kitab al-Hind," provides valuable insights into Indian culture, science, and geography during that period.
1254-1323 : Marco Polo (B):
Marco Polo, an Italian explorer, visited India in the late 13th century. His travelogue, "Il Milione" or "The Travels of Marco Polo," provides an account of his experiences in various regions, including India.
1413-82 : Abd Al-Razzaq (A):
Abd Al-Razzaq, a Persian ambassador, visited the Vijayanagara Empire in the 15th century. His travelogue, "Matla-us-Sadain wa Majma-ul-Bahrain" (The Rise of the Two Fortunate Ones and the Confluence of the Two Seas), describes the political and cultural aspects of the Vijayanagara court.
1600-67 Peter Mundy (E):
Peter Mundy, an Englishman, visited India in the early 17th century. His writings provide valuable information about the Mughal Empire during the reign of Jahangir.
1518 (visit to India): Duarte Barbosa (C):
Duarte Barbosa, a Portuguese writer and officer, visited India in the early 16th century. His work "Book of Duarte Barbosa" offers insights into the Portuguese presence in India and the Indian Ocean region during the Age of Discovery. |
