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Which foreign traveller left a detailed account of Vijayanagara during Krishnadevaraya's reign?

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This hard bilingual MCQ examines which foreign traveller left a detailed account of vijayanagara during krishnadevaraya's reign? The verified answer, Domingo Paes, is supported by the factual context used in the explanation.

AAl-Biruni
BNiccolao Manucci
CIbn Battuta
DDomingo Paes
Correct Answer: Domingo PaesYour Answer: D

Explanation

The statement is resolved by identifying Domingo Paes as the precise match. Portuguese traveller Domingo Paes described Vijayanagara's markets, festivals, fortifications and royal centre during the reign of Krishnadevaraya. Vijayanagara and the Deccan states combined agrarian revenue, fortified capitals, temple-centred urbanism and military chiefs. Evidence comes from inscriptions, architecture and foreign travellers, so the political institution in the question should be connected to its precise regional setting. The distractors need separate rejection: Al-Biruni belongs to a different institution, context or chronology; Niccolao Manucci does not perform the function described in the stem; and Ibn Battuta fails the required association. The wording of “Which foreign traveller left a detailed account of Vijayanagara during Krishnadevaraya's reign?” is deliberately specific, so the candidate should isolate its operative clue before recalling names. — Domingo Paes”, but also remember the factual reason stated above.

Important Notes

  • Verified answer: Domingo Paes; correct option D (zero-based index 3).
  • Core evidence: Portuguese traveller Domingo Paes described Vijayanagara's markets, festivals, fortifications and royal centre during the reign of Krishnadevaraya.
  • Reject Al-Biruni because it belongs to a different historical association.
  • Do not confuse the tested concept with Niccolao Manucci or Ibn Battuta.
  • Exam recall pair: “Which foreign traveller left a detailed account of Vijayanagara during Krishnadevaraya's reign? — Domingo Paes”.

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Which foreign traveller left a detailed account of Vijayanagara during Krishnadevaraya's reign?

Domingo Paes. Portuguese traveller Domingo Paes described Vijayanagara's markets, festivals, fortifications and royal centre during the reign of Krishnadevaraya.

Why is Domingo Paes the best answer?

It alone matches the function, chronology and context specified in the stem.

Which alternatives are the main traps?

Al-Biruni, Niccolao Manucci, Ibn Battuta are plausible-looking but belong to different associations.

What should a candidate remember?

Retain both the pair “Which foreign traveller left a detailed account of Vijayanagara during Krishnadevaraya's reign? — Domingo Paes” and the supporting factual core.

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Medieval Indian History covers the period from approximately 700 CE to 1750 CE, including the Arab invasion, Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagara Empire, Bahmani Sultanate, Mughal Empire, and Maratha Confederacy. Key topics include rulers, their policies, architecture, art, administration, and revenue systems. It is important for UPSC Prelims and Mains, SSC CGL, and State PCS exams.

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