Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara

Question:

Who wrote the mentioned statement about Krishnadeva Raya - "of medium height, and of fair complexion and good figure rather fat than thin; he has on his face signs of smallpox". :
1. Domingo Paes
2. Afanasii Nikitin
3. Marco Polo
4. Fernao Nuniz

Options:

1

2

3

4

Correct Answer:

1

Explanation:

Domingo Paes mentioned a statement about Krishnadeva Raya - "of medium height, and of fair complexion and good figure rather fat than thin; he has on his face signs of smallpox".

Domingo Paes was a portugal traveller. He visited Vijayanagar in the 16th century and said the city was “as large as Rome and very beautiful to the sight". He also gave a vivid description of the 'bazaar' of the Vijayanagara. He called the Audience Hall and the Mahanavami Dibba together as 'A house of victory.'