Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara

Question:

Who described the King shown in the picture below in the following words;
"Of medium height, and of fair complexion and good figure, rather fat than thin; he has on his face signs of smallpox."

Options:

Colonel Colin Mackenzie

Domingo Paes

Ibn Battuta

None of the above.

Correct Answer:

Domingo Paes

Explanation:

Domingo Paes described Krishnadeva Raya in the following words-

"Of medium height, and of fair complexion and good figure, rather fat than thin; he has on his face signs of smallpox."