What was the common observation among these travelers?

They all marveled at the city's fortification, the king's massive army, and the thriving markets filled with precious stones and textiles.

Vijayanagara Global Relations

UPSC Archival Analysis

Exam Year

2015

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ID: MED_VIJ_2015_141 Ref: Robert Sewell, A Forgotten Empire

Which empire did Nicolo de Conti, Abdur Razzaq, Afanasy Nikitin and Fernao Nuniz visit?

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Correct Option: B

Nicolo de Conti, Abdur Razzaq, Afanasy Nikitin, and Fernao Nuniz all visited the Vijayanagara Empire. Their travelogues serve as primary historical sources for the empire's administration and wealth during the 15th and 16th centuries.