Option a is the correct answer. Ralph Fitch was an English merchant and traveler who visited India in the late 16th century. He was one of the first Englishmen to make an overland journey to India, and he reached Akbar's court in 1585. Ralph Fitch was the only one of the four merchants who reached India. He arrived at Lahore in 1585, where he met Akbar, the Mughal emperor. Akbar was a great patron of arts and culture, and he welcomed Fitch with curiosity and hospitality. He allowed him to visit his court at Fatehpur Sikri, where he witnessed many ceremonies and festivities. He also gave him permission to travel to other parts of India, such as Agra, Delhi, Jaunpur, Varanasi, Patna, Bengal, and Goa