Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: Through the Eyes of Travellers

Question:
Name the French jeweler who traveled to India multiple times and was fascinated with the trading conditions in India.
Options:
Manucci
Jean-Baptiste Tavernier
François Bernier
Duarte Barbosa
Correct Answer:
Jean-Baptiste Tavernier
Explanation:
French jeweler Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, traveled to India at least six times. He was particularly fascinated with the trading conditions in India and compared India to Iran and the Ottoman empire.