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Which Italian traveler visited the Vijayanagara Empire during the reign of Deva Raya I?

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

Answer options

  1. Abdur Razzaq
  2. Domingo Paes
  3. Nicolo Conti
  4. Fernao Nuniz

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Nicolo Conti

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Nicolo Conti šŸ“š Explanation: Nicolo Conti was a Venetian merchant and traveler who visited Vijayanagara in 1420-21. His accounts provide early European descriptions of the city's vast fortifications, the king's lifestyle, and the vibrant festivals like Diwali and Navratri. He was followed by other famous travelers like the Persian Abdur Razzaq and the Portuguese Domingo Paes.