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Abdur Razzaq, a Persian ambassador, visited the Vijayanagara Empire during the reign of which ruler?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Devaraya I
  2. Devaraya II
  3. Harihara I
  4. Krishnadevaraya

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Devaraya II

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Devaraya II šŸ“š Explanation: Abdur Razzaq was a Persian Islamic scholar and an ambassador of the Timurid ruler Shah Rukh. He visited the Vijayanagara Empire around 1443 AD during the reign of Sangama dynasty ruler Devaraya II. His travel accounts provide rich, detailed descriptions of the city's incredible wealth, administrative structure, and vibrant markets.